Malacañan Palace December 6, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte welcomed the Papal-Designate, His Most Reverend Gabriele Caccia, as he presented his credentials to the President in Malacañan Palace, Manila. The President said in their meeting that as a Catholic country, the Philippines would like to build stronger relations with the Vatican. Also in the event continue reading : Presentation of Credentials by Papal-Designate His Most Reverend Gabriele Caccia