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24 January 2017
Philippine National Police Director-General Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano chat on the sidelines of the meeting with the families of the Special Action Force troopers who were killed Maguindanao. The President met with the families of the fallen police officers at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017, a day before the second death anniversary of the gallant troopers. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
   
A girl, who is daughter to one of the fallen 44 Special Action Force troopers in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, entertains President Rodrigo Roa Duterte with her reading skills during a meeting with the families of the deceased policemen at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. Also in the photo are Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
   
A girl, who is daughter to one of the fallen 44 Special Action Force troopers in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, entertains President Rodrigo Roa Duterte with a song number during a meeting with the families of the deceased policemen at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. RENE LUMAWAG/ Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shows a book describing the alleged anomalies of the Catholic Church during the meeting with the fallen 44 Special Action Force troopers at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. RENE LUMAWAG /Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte meets a boy whose father was among the fallen 44 Special Action Force trooper killed in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last January 25, 2015. The President met with the families of the fallen police officers at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017, a day before the second death anniversary of the gallant troopers. ROLANDO MAILO /Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte receives a buss from the daughter of one of the 44 Special Action Force troopers killed in Mamasapano, Maguindanao as Senator Alan Peter Cayetano looks on. The President met with the families of the fallen police officers at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017, a day before the second death anniversary of the gallant troopers ROLANDO MAILO /Presidential Photo
   
Remembering his dead father, the boy in the photo wears a ‘SAF 44’ haircut as he and his mother attend the meeting with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte a day before the second death anniversary of the fallen 44 Special Action Force troopers at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. ROLANDO MAILO /Presidential Photo
   
Grief can be seen in the face of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as he talks to Erica Pabalinas, widow of Police Senior Inspector Ryan Pabalinas, one of the 44 gallant Special Action Force trooper killed in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. The President met with the families of the fallen police officers at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017, a day before the second death anniversary of the gallant troopers. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte extends sympathies to the families of the Fallen 44, the Special Action Force troopers who died in an encounter in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on January 25, 2015. The President met with the families of the fallen police officers for the first time at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017, a day before the second death anniversary of the gallant troopers. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the widows of the 44 fallen Special Action Force troopers who died in an encounter in Mamasapano, Maguindanao.The President met with the families of the fallen police officers at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017, a day before the second death anniversary of the gallant troopers. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte does the signature fist gesture with the widows and families of the fallen 44 Special Action Force troopers who died in an encounter in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano also attended the meeting held at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
An orphaned girl, who is daughter to one of the fallen 44 Special Action Force troopers in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, entertains President Rodrigo Roa Duterte with her reading skills during a meeting with the families of the deceased policemen at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. Also in the photo is Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shows a book describing the alleged anomalies of the Catholic Church during a meeting with the fallen 44 Special Action Force troopers at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
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Remembering his dead father, the boy in the photo wears a ‘SAF 44’ haircut as he and his mother attend the meeting with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte a day before the second death anniversary of the fallen 44 Special Action Force troopers at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Philippine National Police Director-General Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa, and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano speak to Erica Pabalinas, widow of Police Senior Inspector Ryan Pabalinas, one of the 44 Special Action Force troopers killed in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. The President met with the families of the fallen police officers at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017, a day before the second death anniversary of the gallant troopers. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte greets Erica Pabalinas, widow of Police Senior Inspector Ryan Pabalinas, one of the 44 Special Action Force troopers killed in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. The President met with the families of the fallen police officers at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017, a day before the second death anniversary of the gallant troopers. Also in the photo are Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, and Philippine National Police Director-General Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte tells Philippine National Police Director-General Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa that he has until the end of January to qualify the Special Action Force (SAF) troopers who will be given Medals of Valor during a meeting with the bereaved families of the fallen police officers at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. He also suggested the creation of an investigation body to probe the deaths of the police officers. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Police National Police Director-General Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa listen to the families of the 44 fallen Special Action Force troopers in a meeting at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. Also in the photo is Erica Pabalinas, widow of Police Senior Inspector Ryan Pabalinas, one of the 44 gallant Special Action Force (SAF) trooper killed in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
   
Department of Health Assistant Secretary Enrique Tayag performs a dance number during the  ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar launching at Marquee Mall in Angeles City, Pampanga on January 24, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
Award-winning singing duo ‘The Nightingales’ perform at the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar launching at the Marquee Mall in Angeles City, Pampanga on January 24, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) leader and Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo delivers a message during the launching of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar at the Marquee Mall, Angeles City in Pampanga on January 24, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) leader and Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo delivers a message during the launching of the ASEAN 2017 Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar at the Marquee Mall, Angeles City in Pampanga on January 24, 2017. Also in the photo are ASEAN 2017 National Organizing Committee (NOC) Director-General for Operations Marciano Paynor Jr. and Department of Foreign Affairs Executive Director Zaldy Patron. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 National Organizing Committee (NOC) Director General for Operations Marciano Paynor Jr., ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) leader and Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, and Department of Foreign Affairs Executive Director Zaldy Patron join the ASEAN ASCC Pillar launching at the Marquee Mall, Angeles City in Pampanga on January 24, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
An attendee of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar launching at the Marquee Mall, Angeles City in Pampanga reads the ‘Mula sa Masa, Para sa Masa’ news magazine produced by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) prior to the start of the program proper on January 24, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
ASEAN 2017 National Organizing Committee (NOC) Director-General for Operations Marciano A. Paynor Jr. explains the role of the media in informing the community about ASEAN during a press briefing at the Marquee Mall, Angeles City in Pampanga on January 24, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo speaks to members of the media and guests following the launching of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar at the Marquee Mall, Angeles City in Pampanga on January 24, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
A mall-goer gets a free eye check-up during the launching of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar at the Marquee Mall in Angeles City, Pampanga on January 24, 2017.  TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
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Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo delivers a message during the launching of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar at the Marquee Mall, Angeles City in Pampanga on January 24, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
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Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 National Organizing Committee (NOC) Director-General for Operations Marciano Paynor Jr. joins the launching of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar at the Marquee Mall, Angeles City in Pampanga on January 24, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN /Presidential Photo
   
Attendees of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar launching at the Marquee Mall, Angeles City in Pampanga await the start of the program proper on January 24, 2017.  ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
   
Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 National Organizing Committee (NOC) Director-General for Operations Marciano Paynor Jr. speaks during the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar launching at Marquee Mall in Angeles City, Pampanga on January 24, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN /Presidential Photo
   
Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 National Organizing Committee (NOC) Director-General for Operations Marciano Paynor Jr., ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) leader and Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, and Department of Foreign Affairs Executive Director Zaldy Patron join the ASEAN ASCC Pillar launching at the Marquee Mall in Angeles City, Pampanga on January 24, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
   
Attendees of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar launching at the Marquee Mall, Angeles City in Pampanga read the ‘Mula sa Masa, Para sa Masa’ news magazine produced by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) prior to the start of the program proper on January 24, 2017.  ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte arrives in Malacañan Palace for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program launching at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, assisted by Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, places his hand on the scanner to start the audio-visual presentation during the launch of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. Also in the photo is Former President and incumbent Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a selfie with a guest on the sidelines of the ASEAN 2017 Business and Investment Program launching at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. Also in the photo is Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Advisory Council in a photo session during the launch of the ASEAN 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. RENE LUMAWAWG/Presidentia Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his keynote speech during the launch of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017, enumerates the different subjects of the business and investment program. This includes the increased support for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and pursuit of innovation-led growth and women empowerment. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
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Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea introduces President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as the keynote speaker during the ASEAN 2017 Business and Investment Program launching at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
   
ASEAN Business Advisory Council Chairman Jose Ma. Concepcion III delivers a message during the ASEAN 2017 Business and Investment Program launching at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Former President and incumbent Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo share the stage during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program launching at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Advisory Council in a photo session during the launch of the ASEAN 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. ROLANDO MAILO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his keynote speech during the launch of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017, enumerates the different subjects of the business and investment program. This includes the increased support for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and pursuit of innovation-led growth and women empowerment. ROLANDO MAILO/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shares a light moment with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Advisory Council during the launch of the ASEAN 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte greets members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Advisory Council during the launch of the ASEAN 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Advisory Council in a photo session during the launch of the ASEAN 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Advisory Council Chairman Jose Ma. Concepcion III pose as they shake hands on the sidelines of the ASEAN 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his keynote speech during the launch of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017, enumerates the different subjects of the business and investment program. This includes the increased support for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and pursuit of innovation-led growth and women empowerment. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, along with (from left to right) Former President and incumbent Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, applauds during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program launching at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
Photo shows President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program launching at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. Also in the photo are Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Former President and incumbent Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
Photo shows President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program launching at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, assisted by Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, places his hand on the scanner to start the audio-visual presentation during the launch of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shows a gesture of respect to the guests of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program launching at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) ASEAN Business Advisory Council Chairman Jose Ma. Concepcion III, Former President and incumbent Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his keynote speech during the launch of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017, enumerates the different subjects of the business and investment program. This includes the increased support for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and pursuit of innovation-led growth and women empowerment. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, assisted by Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, places his hand on the scanner to start the audio-visual presentation during the launch of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. Also in the photo (from left to right) are ASEAN Business Advisory Council Chairman Jose Ma. Concepcion III, Former President and incumbent Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, assisted by Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, places his hand on the scanner to start the audio-visual presentation during the launch of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 Business and Investment Program at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 24, 2017. Also in the photo (from left to right) are ASEAN Business Advisory Council Chairman Jose Ma. Concepcion III and Former President and incumbent Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
   
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, in a press briefing in Malacañan on January 24, 2017, extends his condolences to the family of Ji Ick-Joo, the Korean national who was allegedly kidnapped and killed by rouge policemen. He also apologizes to the South Korean Government for the incident while assuring that the Philippine Government will prosecute the suspects to the full extent of the law. KING RODRIGUEZ/ Presidential Photo
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PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan reechoes the government’s drive to eradicate illegal gambling as he urged illegal gambling operators to halt their operations and insted join the government in handling state-sanctioned numbers games during a press briefing in Malacañan on January 24, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
   
Philippine National Police Deputy Director General Ramon Apolinario, during a press briefing in Malacañan on January 24, 2017, announces that the police will work hand in hand with other law enforcement agencies to curb illegal gambling activities and allow the state-sanctioned numbers game to thrive and raise funds for the government’s charity programs. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo 
   
PCSO Chairman Jose Jorge Corpuz, during a press briefing in Malacañan on January 24, 2017, says the government is targeting an income of P28.7 billion from Small Town Lottery that will finance the government’s charity works. KING RODRIGUEZ/ Presidential Photo
   
PCSO Chairman Jose Jorge Corpuz, during a press briefing in Malacañan on January 24, 2017, announces that some ‘Jueteng’ operators have abandoned their illegal schemes to operate Small Town Lottery in provinces. He urges other illegal gambling operators to join President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s drive in eradicating illegal gambling. KING RODRIGUEZ/ Presidential Photo
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Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairman Jose Jorge Corpuz, during a press briefing in Malacañan on January 24, 2017, shows a lotto ticket declaring that 30% of its proceeds goes directly to the agency’s charity programs. KING RODRIGUEZ/ Presidential Photo