BEIJING, CHINA – In a bid to strengthen cooperation with Asian neighbors, Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte held his first bilateral meeting with Mongolian Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat on 14 May 2017.
HONG KONG — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte arrived here on Thursday night (May 11) for a two-day working visit after his successful trip to Cambodia for his participation at the World Economic Forum.
The plan to conduct a new Senate investigation into the pork barrel scam involving Ms. Janet Lim Napoles is the prerogative of our lawmakers.
The numbers are out and they are encouraging.
A March 25-28 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed that the national median Self-Rated Poverty Gap, or the amount poor families lack in monthly home expenses relative to their stated threshold is P5,000.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia —Members of the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Cabinet presented before the international media the economic and development blueprint of the Philippines, aptly called “DuterteNomics,” on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on ASEAN 2017 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital on Thursday, May 11.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, May 11, called on the leaders not to ignore the scourge of illegal drugs on the youth, noting that the younger generation should be empowered to be the best version of themselves.
We acknowledge The Asia-Pacific Countries with Special Needs Report 2017 of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) showing that the Philippines is ranked 24th out of 41 Asia and the Pacific countries in terms of access to infrastructure.
Public safety is everyone’s concern. We assure everyone that the government is on top of the situation and authorities, particularly those in the Western Command (WESCOM) which covers the province of Palawan, are on heightened alert to prevent any untoward incidents.
HONG KONG — Filipinos working in Hong Kong are thrilled to see and meet President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, a top consulate official said.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will meet with business leaders and chief executive officers during separate sessions at the World Economic Forum (WEF) for Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) 2017.
On behalf of the Filipino nation, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wishes to extend his warm congratulations to Mr. Moon Jae-in on his election as the new President of the Republic of Korea (ROK).
The Court of Appeals acquitting Ms. Janet Napoles involves her illegal detention case. It has no direct impact on her Janet Napoles cases.
Today, May 8, the first batch of human rights victims under the administration of former President Ferdinand Marcos, will receive compensation.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will embark on a visit to Cambodia, Hong Kong, and Beijing, China from May 10 to 15.
The President continues to be the most trusted national leader today. His trust rating remains excellent with 80% of Filipinos giving him much trust, which is similar to the 81% he received last December 2016.
We are saddened by the loss of lives brought by yesterday’s night explosions in Quiapo. We likewise wish for the immediate recovery of those who were wounded.
Ms. Agnes Callamard, UN Special Rapporteur, has issued a statement rejecting the Spokesperson’s claim that the Philippine Government had not been informed in advance of her trip here to take part in a conference, and that such was not an official visit.
The latest Pulse Asia Survey shows that 55% of Filipinos favor keeping the minimum age of criminal liability at 15 years old.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte promised police personnel that the government has employment and education programs in place for their wives and children.
The reforms being initiated by the Duterte administration continues to translate into major infrastructure developments, a Palace official said on Thursday, May 4.
Congratulations to the 3,747 examinees who passed the 2016 Bar Examinations.
The Social Weather Survey showed a 2% drop of families experiencing involuntary hunger in the past three months; that is, 11.9% in the First Quarter of 2017 compared to the 13.9% in Last Quarter of 2016
Malacañang welcomed the continuing influx of foreign tourists in the country after the Philippines’ hit a four-year high on foreign tourism arrivals.
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, May 1, 2017, visited China’s Navy flagship destroyer Changchun docked at Sasa Port in Davao City saying it would be the start of a greater cooperation with the Chinese military particularly against piracy.
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte and his Indonesian counterpart President Joko Widodo led the launching ceremony Sunday, April 30 of the ASEAN Davao-General Santos-Bitung RoRo Shipping Network aimed at boosting trade, tourism and investments.
The Philippines’ successful hosting of the 30th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit concluded with leaders working towards the realization of ASEAN Vision 2025.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Saturday, April 29 said the discussions during the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit were “productive and fruitful.”
President Rodrigo Duterte and several foreign leaders gathered in Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila on Saturday evening, 29 April for a gala dinner hosted by the Philippines during the 30th Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s common-law wife Cielito “Honeylet” Avanceña on Saturday, April 29, served as the official hostess to the wives of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) heads of states attending the 30th ASEAN Summit.
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