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