2015-2017 Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Conferment Ceremony

Heroes Hall, Malacañan Palace October 24, 2018  President Rodrigo Roa Duterte recognized the 16 organizations that demonstrated performance excellence during the 2015-2017 Philippine Quality Award (PQA) conferment ceremony at the Heroes Hall of Malacañan Palace. “Today, we are honoring 16 awardees of the Recognitions for Proficiency and Commitment to Quality Management for the years continue reading : 2015-2017 Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Conferment Ceremony

Visit to the Wounded-in-Police Operation (WIPO) Police Officers and Wounded-in-Action (WIA) Soldiers

Universidad de Sta. Isabel – Health Services Department, Naga City, Camarines Sur October 23, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte boosted the morale of the wounded soldiers and policemen as he personally checked their condition in a visit at the Universidad de Sta. Isabel – Health Services Department (USI-HSD) in Naga City, Camarines Sur. The Commander-in-Chief continue reading : Visit to the Wounded-in-Police Operation (WIPO) Police Officers and Wounded-in-Action (WIA) Soldiers

Courtesy Call of H.E. Ali Mohammad Al Shamsi, Chief of Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship

Music Room, Malacañan Palace October 17, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte received H.E. Ali Mohammad Al Shamsi, United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Chief of Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, in a courtesy call at the Music Room in Malacañan Palace. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. and National Security Adviser (NSA) Secretary continue reading : Courtesy Call of H.E. Ali Mohammad Al Shamsi, Chief of Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship

Ceremonial Signing of the Petroleum Service Contract for East Palawan Area (Area 4 of the 5th Philippine Energy Contracting Round)

Reception Hall, Malacañan Palace October 17, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed the Petroleum Service Contract (PSC) for Area 4 (East Palawan Basin) of the 5th Philippine Energy Contracting Round (PECR5) in a ceremony in Malacañan Palace. The inked deal authorizes Israeli firm Ratio Petroleum Ltd. to conduct oil exploration activities in the Area 4 continue reading : Ceremonial Signing of the Petroleum Service Contract for East Palawan Area (Area 4 of the 5th Philippine Energy Contracting Round)

Courtesy Call of Mr. Katsuyuki Kawai, Special Adviser for Foreign Affairs to the President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan

Study Room, Malacañan Palace October 17, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte discussed the strong bilateral relations between the Philippines and Japan during the courtesy call of Mr. Katsuyuki Kawai, Special Adviser for Foreign Affairs to the President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan, in Malacañan Palace. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro continue reading : Courtesy Call of Mr. Katsuyuki Kawai, Special Adviser for Foreign Affairs to the President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan

Oath-Taking of Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista

Music Room, Malacañan Palace October 17, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administered the oath-taking of the newly-designated Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista in a ceremony held in Malacañan Palace. President Duterte noted that the new DSWD Secretary is a man of honesty and competence, saying that he trusts that continue reading : Oath-Taking of Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista

Oath-Taking of Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr.

Music Room, Malacañan Palace October 17, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte officiated the oath-taking of Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. in a simple ceremony in Malacañan Palace. The Chief Executive reminded Secretary Locsin to remain competent and honest as he took over the helm of the DFA and shall pursue the continue reading : Oath-Taking of Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr.