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28 February 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the family of Rexon Romoc at the Study Room in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017 after the boy was reunited with his family. Rexon was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay in 2016 and was released on Monday in Jolo, Sulu. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte answers queries from the media after a meeting with kidnap victim Rexon Romoc and his parents Nora and Elmer in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. The young Romoc was kidnapped by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay last August 5, 2016 and was released in Jolo, Sulu on Monday. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte walks along with eight year-old Rexon Romoc during a meeting at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Rexon Romoc was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group on August 5, 2016 and was released on February 27, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Sulu Vice-Governor Sakur Tan and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte witnesses the emotional reunion of eight year-old Rexon Romoc and his family at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Rexon Romoc was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group on August 5, 2016 and was released on February 27, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza and Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte witnesses the emotional reunion of eight year-old Rexon Romoc and his family at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Rexon Romoc was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group on August 5, 2016 and was released on February 27, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Sulu Governor Totoh Tan, Sulu Vice-Governor Sakur Tan, and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza. REY BANIQUET /Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte walks along with eight year-old Rexon Romoc during a meeting in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Rexon Romoc was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group on August 5, 2016 and was released on February 27, 2017. REY BANIQUET/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte looks amused as Rexon Romoc, the eight year-old boy kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay last August 5, 2016 and was released in Jolo, Sulu on Monday, does the President’s signature gesture while he was presented to members of the media in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Also in the photo is Presidential Adviser on Peace Process Jesus Dureza. REY BANIQUET/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte reveals in an interview in Malacañang Palace on February 28, 2017 that he is calling back the Philippine National Police (PNP) to help fight the war against illegal drugs after instructing Director General Ronald Dela Rosa to recruit young, honest, and patriotic policemen who will carry out anti-illegal operations alongside the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte instructs Rexon Romoc, the eight year-old boy kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay last August 5, 2016 and was released in Jolo, Sulu on Monday, how to do the President’s signature gesture while he was presented to members of the media in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Also in the photo is Presidential Adviser on Peace Process Jesus Dureza. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte looks amused as Rexon Romoc, the eight year-old boy kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay last August 5, 2016 and was released in Jolo, Sulu on Monday, does the President’s signature gesture while he was presented to members of the media in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Also in the photo is Presidential Adviser on Peace Process Jesus Dureza. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte looks on as Rexon Romoc, the eight year-old boy kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay last August 5, 2016 and was released in Jolo, Sulu on Monday, does a hand salute while he was presented to members of the media in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Also in the photo is Presidential Adviser on Peace Process Jesus Dureza. KING RODRIGUEZ/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, during a meeting at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017, speaks with Rexon Romoc, an eight year-old boy who was released from his Abu Sayyaf abductors on February 27, 2017 after seven months in captivity. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Sulu Vice-Governor Sakur Tan, Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go, and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte walks along with eight year-old Rexon Romoc during a meeting at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Rexon Romoc was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group on August 5, 2016 and was released on February 27, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Sulu Vice-Governor Sakur Tan and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte witnesses the emotional reunion of eight year-old Rexon Romoc and his family at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Rexon Romoc was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group on August 5, 2016 and was released on February 27, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Sulu Vice-Governor Sakur Tan and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte witnesses the emotional reunion of eight year-old Rexon Romoc and his family at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Rexon Romoc was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf on August 5, 2016 and was released on February 27, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza  and Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte witnesses the emotional reunion of eight year-old Rexon Romoc and his family at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Rexon Romoc was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf Group on August 5, 2016 and was released on February 27, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Sulu Vice-Governor Sakur Tan, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza,  and Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte witnesses the emotional reunion of eight year-old Rexon Romoc and his family at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Rexon Romoc was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf on August 5, 2016 and was released on February 27, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Sulu Governor Totoh Tan, Sulu Vice-Governor Sakur Tan, and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, during a meeting at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017, salutes to Rexon Romoc, an eight year-old boy who was released from his Abu Sayyaf abductors on February 27, 2017 after seven months in captivity. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, during a meeting at the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017, shakes hands with Rexon Romoc, an eight year-old boy who was released from his Abu Sayyaf abductors on February 27, 2017 after seven months in captivity. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte receives the credentials of Arab Republic of Egypt Ambassador to the Philippines Ahmed Abdelaziz Ezzat in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photos
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signs the credentials of Bangladesh Ambassador-designate to the Philippines Asad Alam Siam in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. Also in the photo is Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photos
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte receives the credentials of Socialist Republic of Vietnam Ambassador-designate to the Philippines Ly Quoc Tuan in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photos
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte meets Bangladesh Ambassador-designate to the Philippines Asad Alam Siam at Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017 after the latter presented his credentials to the President. Also in the photo is the Ambassador’s wife Farhana Saif. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photos
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte meets with Socialist Republic of Vietnam Ambassador-designate to the Philippines Ly Quoc Tuan following his presentation of credentials to the President in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photos
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte pose for a photo with members of the Presidential Agrarian Reform Council (PARC) after the meeting in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. REY BANIQUET / Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over the 36th Presidential Agrarian Reform Council (PARC) meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. REY BANIQUET/ Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte discusses matters during the 36th Presidential Agrarian Reform Council (PARC) meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017. REY BANIQUET / Presidential Photo
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Egypt Ambassador-designate to the Philippines Ahmed Abdel Aziz Ezzat walks past the honor guards upon his arrival in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017 to present his credentials to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
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Egypt Ambassador-designate to the Philippines Ahmed Abdel Aziz Ezzat gets full military honors upon his arrival in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017 to present his credentials to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
Vietnam Ambassador-designate to the Philippines Ly Quoc Tuan walks past the honor guards upon his arrival in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017 to present his credentials to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
Vietnam Ambassador-designate to the Philippines Ly Quoc Tuan shows a gesture of respect to the honor guards upon his arrival in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017 to present his credentials to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
Bangladesh Ambassador-designate to the Philippines Asad Alam Siam shows a gesture of respect to the honor guards upon his arrival in Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017 to present his credentials to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
Bangladesh Ambassador-designate to the Philippines Asad Alam Siam walks past the honor guards upon his arrival in the Malacañan Palace on February 28, 2017 to present his credentials to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with union leaders and officials of the Depatment of Labor and Employment (DOLE) after a meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on February 27, 2017. REY BANIQUET/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a meeting with union leaders and officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on February 27, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shares a light moment with Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III and Labor Undersecretary Joel Maglunsod during a meeting with union leaders and officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on February 27, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is greeted by Labor Undersecretary Claro Arellano prior to the start of the meeting with union leaders and officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on February 27, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is greeted by Labor Undersecretary Joel Maglunsod prior to the start of the meeting with union leaders and officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on February 27, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a meeting with union leaders and officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on February 27, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a meeting with union leaders and officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on February 27, 2017. Also in the photo are Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III and Labor Undersecretary Joel Maglunsod. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with union leaders and officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) after a meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on February 27, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo