Museo ni Emilio Aguinaldo, Kawit, Cavite June 12, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte hailed the patriotism of the country’s forebears as he joined the Filipino people in the 120th celebration of Philippine Independence Day at the Museo ni Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite. “Today, we remember our past filled with optimism for a future that we continue reading : 120th Philippine Independence Day Celebration
26th Cabinet Meeting
Aguinaldo State Dining Room, Malacañan Palace June 11, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presided over the 26th Cabinet Meeting at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat led the opening prayer and delivered the presentation on the issues faced by foreign tourists in the country. The other continue reading : 26th Cabinet Meeting
Meeting with the Department of Finance, Department of Budget and Management, and Heads of the Military and Uniformed Personnel
Music Room, Malacañan Palace June 11, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte held a meeting that discussed the pension system of the military and uniformed personnel at the Music Room in Malacañan Palace. The President was joined by Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno, Department continue reading : Meeting with the Department of Finance, Department of Budget and Management, and Heads of the Military and Uniformed Personnel
Condemnation of Smuggled Luxury Motor Vehicles
South Harbor, Port Area, Manila May 30, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte led the destruction of 122 smuggled luxury motor vehicles at the Bureau of Customs in Port Area, Manila. In his message, the President reminded the Bureau of Customs (BoC), which he considered as the ‘purgatory’ of government services, and his appointed officials, on continue reading : Condemnation of Smuggled Luxury Motor Vehicles
Visit to the Wounded-in-Action (WIA) Soldiers
MDMRC, Bajada, Davao City May 24, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte visited seven (7) wounded-in-action (WIA) soldiers at the Metro Davao Medical and Research Center (MDMRC) in Davao City. The soldiers were identified as Pfc. Nicasio Badana III, Pvt. Michael Liban, Pfc. Jackson Macaraig, Cpl. Kith Domingo, Pvt. Roy Inovejas, Pvt. Roger Belas, and Pfc. continue reading : Visit to the Wounded-in-Action (WIA) Soldiers
Inauguration of the Davao River Bridge Widening Project
Davao River Bridge, Davao City May 24, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte led the inauguration of the newly widened Davao River Bridge at Carlos P. Garcia Highway in Davao City. Located within the Davao City’s 1st Legislative District, the bridge was widened from two lanes to six lanes. It has a bridge length of 140 continue reading : Inauguration of the Davao River Bridge Widening Project
120th Philippine Navy Anniversary
Coconut Palace, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Roxas Boulevard, Manila May 22, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte hailed the Philippine Navy (PN) for its 120 years of unwavering service, sacrifice, dedication, and commitment to defend the country’s shores, protect the seas, and secure the maritime borders in his speech during its 120th anniversary continue reading : 120th Philippine Navy Anniversary
Annual Town Fiesta of the Municipality of Tabogon
Tabogon, Cebu May 20, 2018 A day after leading the opening ceremonies of the Philippine National Games (PNG) 2018 and the Algeria Oil Field, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte visited the Municipality of Tabogon in Cebu to join in its festivities as the town celebrates its annual fiesta. Speaking before the officials, residents, and other guests continue reading : Annual Town Fiesta of the Municipality of Tabogon
Official Dinner with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill
Rizal Hall, MalacañangMay 16, 2018
Joint Declaration on Agricultural Cooperation Between the Philippines and Papua New Guinea
Reception Hall, Malacañan Palace May 16, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Prime Minister Peter O’Neill of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea witnessed the signing of joint declaration on mutual cooperation on agriculture at the Reception Hall of Malacañan Palace. The Joint Declaration seeks to bolster bilateral relations and cooperation between the Philippines continue reading : Joint Declaration on Agricultural Cooperation Between the Philippines and Papua New Guinea