Doña Luisa Subdivision, New Matina, Davao City January 13, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte welcomed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan into his private residence in Davao City, as the Japanese Head of Government started his second day of official visit in the country. Based on the Facebook photos posted by Special Assistant to the continue reading : Visit of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Private Residence
State Banquet
Rizal Hall, Malacañan Palace January 12, 2017 “Ours is a special friendship, whose value is beyond any measure,” said President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as he offered a toast to Prime Minister Shinzō Abe of Japan and to the Japanese people in a state banquet at the Rizal Hall of Malacañan Palace. President Duterte noted his continue reading : State Banquet
Signing Ceremonies
Reception Hall, Malacañan Palace January 12, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, along with Prime Minister Shinzō Abe of Japan, witnessed the signing of several memoranda of cooperation and exchange of notes in signing ceremonies at the Malacañan Palace. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Perfecto Yasay, Jr. and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa continue reading : Signing Ceremonies
Joint Press Statements
Reception Hall, Malacañan Palace January 12, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Prime Minister Shinzō Abe of Japan addressed the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) and the Japanese media in joint press statements at the Reception Hall of the Malacañan Palace. In his statement, President Duterte expressed his affinity with the Japanese people and government, and continue reading : Joint Press Statements
Summit Meeting
Aguinaldo State Dining Room, Malacañan Palace January 12, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte held a summit meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan on the first day of the Japanese leader’s official visit to the Philippines. The two leaders were joined by their respective delegations in the meeting. In his opening statement, President Duterte continue reading : Summit Meeting
Arrival Ceremony for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
Malacañan Palace Grounds January 12, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte warmly welcomed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan in an arrival ceremony at the Malacañan Palace Grounds. The Prime Minister is in the country for a two-day official visit in Manila and Davao City, the President’s hometown, from January 12-13, 2017. He is also the continue reading : Arrival Ceremony for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
Meeting with Mr. Ramon ‘Mon’ Tulfo and Mr. Jose Kho (Xu Ming Liang)
Study Room, Malacañan Palace January 10, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte spoke with Mr. Ramon ‘Mon’ Tulfo, Jr. and Mr. Jose Kho (Xu Ming Liang) in a private meeting at Malacañan Palace. Mon Tulfo is a known TV host, radio broadcaster, and a columnist for the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Jose Kho is a billionaire from continue reading : Meeting with Mr. Ramon ‘Mon’ Tulfo and Mr. Jose Kho (Xu Ming Liang)
Farewell Call of the Ambassador of Vietnam to the Philippines
Music Room, Malacañan Palace January 10, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte accorded the outgoing Ambassador of Vietnam to the Philippines, H.E. Truong Trieu Duong, with the ‘Order of Sikatuna,’ rank of Grand Cross and Gold Distinction (Datu, Katangiang Ginto) in a farewell call at Malacañan Palace. The Ambassador received the distinction after his Embassy’s extensive continue reading : Farewell Call of the Ambassador of Vietnam to the Philippines
Presentation of Credentials of the Ambassadors-Designate from Morocco, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Namibia
Music Room, Malacañan Palace January 10, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte fostered goodwill in his meetings with the Ambassadors-Designate from Morocco, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Namibia during their presentation of credentials at the Malacañan Palace. H.E. Mohammed Rida El Fassi, Ambassador-Designate from Morocco, was the first to be received by the President. The new envoy is continue reading : Presentation of Credentials of the Ambassadors-Designate from Morocco, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Namibia
10th Cabinet Meeting
Aguinaldo State Dining Room, Malacañan Palace January 9, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte convened his Cabinet members for a meeting at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace. The 10th Cabinet meeting tackled the National Tourism Development Plan which was presented by Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo, and the status of the damages continue reading : 10th Cabinet Meeting