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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with the newly-appointed generals and flag officers of the Philippine Navy following their oath-taking ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with the newly-appointed generals and flag officers of the Philippine Navy following their oath-taking ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shows the resignation letter of his daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio while delivering his speech during the oath-taking ceremony of the Presidential appointees in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. The President went on to explain that he and his family have no plans of building a political dynasty yet it's the voters who choose them to serve. RUJI ABAT/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administers the oath of office of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Rey Guerrero during a ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. RUJI ABAT/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-appointed general and flag officers in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017, appeals to the armed forces officials to remain loyal to the flag and to the constitution. RUJI ABAT/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte receives the credentials of Papal Nuncio-Designate Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See Most Reverend Gabriele Caccia in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shares a light moment with Papal Nuncio-Designate Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See Most Reverend Gabriele Caccia after the latter submitted his credentials to the President in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shows a gesture of respect before administering the oath of office to the newly-appointed generals and flag officers in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administers the oath of office of the newly-appointed officials from various organizations during a ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. REY BANIQUET/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte discusses matters with Kingdom of Cambodia Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhon who paid a courtesy call on the President in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. SIMEON CELI JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte discusses matters with Kingdom of Cambodia Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhon who paid a courtesy call on the President in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. SIMEON CELI JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte provides gifts to one of the wounded soldiers from the Army General Hospital who broke bread with the President in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. Also in the photo are Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go. RICHARD MADELO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte provides gifts to one of the wounded soldiers from the Army General Hospital who broke bread with the President in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. Also in the photo is Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go. RICHARD MADELO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte examines the injury of one of the wounded soldiers from the Army General Hospital who broke bread with the President in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. ACE MORANDANTE/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte examines the injury of one of the wounded soldiers from the Army General Hospital who broke bread with the President in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. ACE MORANDANTE/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-appointed general and flag officers in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017, appeals to the the armed forces officials to remain loyal to the flag and to the constitution. ACE MORANDANTE/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte greets Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited Chairman Dr. Lui Che Woo who paid a courtesy call on the President in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. ACE MORANDANTE/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte discusses matters with the officials of the Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited led by its Chairman Dr. Lui Che Woo as the group paid a courtesy call on the President in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. ACE MORANDANTE/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte receives the credentials of Papal Nuncio-Designate Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See Most Reverend Gabriele Caccia in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the oath-taking ceremony of newly-appointed government officials and officers from various private organizations in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017, urges businessmen to pay the right taxes and aid the government in eliminating corruption. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech during the oath-taking ceremony of newly-appointed government officials and officers from various private organizations in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with the newly-appointed government officials following their oath-taking ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with the newly-appointed government officials following their oath-taking ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with the newly-appointed government officials following their oath-taking ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with the newly-appointed government officials following their oath-taking ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte flashes his signature pose with the newly-appointed officers from various private organizations following their oath-taking ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with the newly-appointed officers of the Malacañang Press Corps following their oath-taking ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administers the oath of office of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Rey Guerrero during a ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with the newly-appointed generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) following their oath-taking ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with the newly-appointed generals and flag officers of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) following their oath-taking ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Events on December 6, 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte congratulates one of the newly-appointed generals and flag officers who took oath before the President during ceremony in Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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PBBM spoke with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon through a phone patch on April 10, 2025
The leaders discussed current developments in trade, and affirmed continued cooperation between the Philippines and New Zealand for regional peace and development.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday welcomed the deepening and vibrant diplomatic ties between the Philippines and France, emphasizing their foundation in shared values and adherence to international laws.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. witnessed on Thursday the signing of a historic Joint Memorandum Circular aligning the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) with the Teacher Education Curriculum of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to improve education quality.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday praised the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for its pioneering efforts to boost digital innovation and economic inclusion through its Bagong Pilipinas Marketplace.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday ordered all concerned government agencies to speed up the processing of benefits for members of uniformed services killed in action.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the 83rd anniversary rites of the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), hoping the painful lessons of World War II should be learned to attain and maintain peace.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reminded the Philippine National Police (PNP) that effective leadership in law enforcement requires commitment to the Constitution and the highest standards of integrity and justice.

PINALAKAS NA AKSYON KONTRA-SMUGGLING
Sa inspeksyon ng nasabat na smuggled electronic vapes sa Maynila, binigyang-pugay ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang mga ahensya para sa tuloy-tuloy na pagkumpiska ng smuggled goods sa bansa.
Ayon kay PBBM, higit sa epekto ng smuggling sa kita ng gobyerno, ang pinakamahalagang isyu ay ang panganib na maaaring idulot ng mga ilegal na produkto sa kalusugan ng mga mamamayan, lalo na ng mga kabataan.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with H.E. Ahmed Saad Nasser Abdullah Al-Homidi, Ambassador of Qatar to the Philippines, to discuss the status of 17 Filipinos previously detained in Qatar for illegal assembly. Following the meeting, PBBM welcomed the good news that Qatar will not pursue charges against the individuals, will not impose any penalties, and will allow them to return to work.