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| President Duterte on his Speech |
PRESIDENT of the Republic of the Philippines Rodrigo Roa Duterte finally visits Brunei Darussalam today. after he had cancelled his official visit scheduled in early September following a deadly explosion in his hometown Davao City, Philippines.
The president is scheduled to meet the Filipino community at the Indoor Stadium today.
Pres. Duterte will be accorded an official welcome tomorrow, Monday at the Istana Nurul Iman before an audience and bilateral meeting with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.
A state banquet will also be held on Monday evening.
President Duterte will be flying to China on October 18 after his Brunei visits, Philippine Foreign Affairs spokesperson Charles Jose said.
“Both (state) visits are expected to enhance the friendly relations with both countries and to ensure them that the Philippines continue to be their partners in the region,” Jose said in a press briefing in Malacañang.
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