May 31, 2017 – Photo Releases
31 May 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with (from left) Philippine Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Edgar Fallorina, Armed Forces Chief of Staff of Lt. Gen. Eduardo Año, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Philippine Navy Commander Vice Admiral Ronald Mercado, Philippine Army Chief Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda, and Eastern Mindanao Command Chief Lt. Rey Guerrero outside the Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Davao del Sur following its commissioning during the 119th Anniversary of the Philippine Navy at the Sasa Wharf in Davao City on May 31, 2017. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte joins the 119th Anniversary Celebration of the Philippine Navy. The event was held at the Sasa Wharf in Davao City on May 31, 2017.
As part of the highlights of the Philippine Navy’s anniversary celebration, the President led the commissioning of the Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Davao del Sur.
He also led the awarding of medals to the exemplary Philippine Navy personnel and units. The awardees include Colonel Hermaine Songano (Distinguished Conduct Star), Lt. Lemuel L. Rosete and Corporal Elmar De Jesus Jr. (Gold Cross Medals),  the Philippine Fleet (Type Command of the Year for 2017), Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao Command (Naval Operating Forces of the Year 2017), and the Naval Education and Training Command (Naval Support Command of the Year 2017).
The President delivered his speech where he highlighted his promise to make the Armed Forces of the Philippines stronger by the end of his term. President Duterte also emphasized the need to eradicate the emergence of violence extremists in the country citing that he would rather talk peace with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) instead of terrorists.
President Duterte lauded the Philippine Navy for its contribution in maintaining the peace and security of the Philippines’ coastal areas. He then urged the Navy to continue its mandate as he vowed that he will continue to provide the Navy the necessary equipment to make them more effective in carrying out their duties.
He capped off his speech by saying that while the Philippine Navy keeps the shores and seas of the Philippines peaceful, he too will also continue to find a peaceful resolution in the sea dispute.
Following his speech, the President took a tour inside the newly-commissioned BRP Davao del Sur. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla Jr. provides updates on the conflict in Marawi City during the Mindanao Hour press briefing at the New Executive Building in Malacañang on May 31, 2017. Also in the photo are Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Kris Ablan and Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella announces that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has approved the setting up of a ‘peace corridor’ spearheaded by the implementing panels of the Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to hasten the rescue and humanitarian operations for civilians still trapped in the conflict in Marawi City. Abella made the announcement on May 31, 2017 during the Mindanao Hour press briefing at the New Executive Building in Malacañang. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla Jr. share a light moment prior to the start of the Mindanao Hour at the New Executive Building in Malacañang on May 31, 2017. Also in the photo is Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Kris Ablan. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte engages in a discussion with Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim and other MILF officials, including Implementing Panel Chairman Mohagher Iqbal, Supreme Shari’ah Court Chief Ustadz Khalifa Nando, Bangsamoro Transition Commission Chairman Ghazali Jaafar, and Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces Chief of Staff Sammy Al-Mansoor during a meeting in Davao City on May 29, 2017. Joining the President are Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Undersecretary Nabil Tan, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Eduardo Año, Brigadier General Earl Baliao of the AFP, Captain Nichols Driz of the Philippine Navy, GPH Implementing Panel Chairperson Irene Santiago, and OPAPP Assistant Secretary Ma. Cecilia Papa. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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