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08 March 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shares a light moment with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua on the sidelines of the courtesy call of People’s Republic of China Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan to the President in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte listens as matters are discussed during the courtesy call of People’s Republic of China Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan to the President at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. Also in the photo is China Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte listens to Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez as the latter discusses matters during a courtesy call of People’s Republic of China Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan on the President in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. Also in the photo is Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
People’s Republic of China Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan signs the guest book upon his arrival in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017 for a courtesy call on President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Also in the photo is Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte welcomes People’s Republic of China Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan upon his arrival in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. The Minister was accompanied by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. TOTO LOZANO /Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte listens as an interpreter relays the message of People’s Republic of China Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan during a courtesy call in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. The minister was accompanied by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte welcomes People’s Republic of China Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan during a courtesy call in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. The Minister was accompanied by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. ROLANDO MAILO /Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses with People’s Republic of Chinese Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan who paid a courtesy call on the President in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. ROLANDO MAILO /Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shares a light moment with People’s Republic of China Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan during a courtesy call in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. ROLANDO MAILO /Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte listens to Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez as he discusses matters during the courtesy call of People’s Republic of China Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan to the President in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. Also in the photo are Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, and members of the Minister’s delegation. ROLANDO MAILO /Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shakes hands with Chinise Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ /Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shakes hands with People’s Republic of Chinese Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan who paid a courtesy call on the President in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ /Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte welcomes People’s Republic of Chinese Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan who paid a courtesy call on the President at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. The minister was accompanied by China Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. KING RODRIGUEZ /Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte listens to People’s Republic of China Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan during a courtesy call in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. Also in the photo are Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua and other members of the Minister’s delegation. KING RODRIGUEZ /Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte discusses matters with People’s Republic of Chinese Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan and China Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua during the Chinese minister’s courtesy call on the President  in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ /Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a meeting with Chinese officials led by People’s Republic of China Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan in Malacañan Palace on March 7, 2017. Also in the photo is Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. KING RODRIGUEZ /Presidential Photo
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella says during a press briefing in Malacañang on March 7, 2017 the Palace welcomes the news that eight of the 10 top graduating cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) are women. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photo
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella urges media during a press briefing in Malacañang on March 7, 2017 to make use of the statements coming from the Office of the Press Secretary as the official source of information of the Palace. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
Philippine Commission on Women Executive Director Emmeline Verzosa reveals during a press briefing in Malacañang on March 7, 2017 that one of five women is physically abused and about 28 women are raped everyday. She urges victims to speak up to stop the violence. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
Philippine Commission on Women Chairperson Rhodora Bucoy says in a press briefing in Malacañang on March 7, 2017 the administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is promoting women empowerment through the ‘Maginhawa at Panatag na Buhay’, a program aimed at providing a safe and secured life for women. She goes on to say that the program is a cornerstone of the current leadership of the country and added that the Anti-Rape law should be amended to further protect women. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Duterte takes time to talk with Palace Guards during a wake visit to Staff Sergeant Joseph Calimutan at the PSG Compound in Malacañan on March 6, 2017. Calimutan, a member of the Presidential Security Group, succumbed to heart failure on March 3, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Duterte says his prayers for Staff Sergeant Joseph Calimutan, a member of the Presidential Security Group who succumbed to heart failure on March 3, 2017. The President visited the wake at the PSG Compound in Malacañan on March 6, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Duterte condoles with Maricia, widow of the late Staff Sergeant Joseph Calimutan who is a member of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) succumbed to heart failure on March 3, 2017. The President visited the wake at the PSG Compound in Malacañan on March 6, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Duterte discusses matters with Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go as he condoles with the wife of the late Staff Sergeant Joseph Calimutan, a member of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) who succumbed to heart failure on March 3, 2017. The President visited the wake at the PSG Compound in Malacañan on March 6, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial discusses matters with Information and Communications Technology Secretary Rodolfo Salalima, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr., Presidential Adviser on Economic Affairs Ramon Jacinto, Presidential Adviser for the Visayas Michael Lloyd Dino, and Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana prior to the start of the 13th Cabinet Meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photo
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella and Presidential Adviser on Peace Process Jesus Dureza share pleasantries prior the start of the 13th Cabinet Meeting on March 6, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is greeted by Secretary of National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana upon his arrival for the 13th Cabinet Meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. Also in the photo is National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez chat on the sideline before the start of the 13th Cabinet meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in deep thought during the 13th Cabinet meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photo
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Presidential Adviser on Peace Process Secretary Jesus Dureza, and Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno share a light moment before the start of the 13th Cabinet Meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte looks at the documents shown by Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial prior the start of the 13th Cabinet Meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. Also in the photo are Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, and National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. (TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte smiles as he discusses with his Cabinet members during the 13th Cabinet meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. Also in the photo is Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. TOTO LOZANO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over the 13th Cabinet meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. Also in the photo are Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. ROLANDO MAILO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shares a light moment with members of the Cabinet before the start of the 13th Cabinet meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. ROLANDO MAILO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shares a light moment with members of the Cabinet during the 13th Cabinet meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. Also in the photo are Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno and Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. RICHARD MADELO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and members of the Cabinet pray before the start of the 13th Cabinet Meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. RICHARD MADELO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte listens to Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol along with some of Cabinet members—Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon, Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bell—before the start of the 13th Cabinet meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. RICHARD MADELO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shares a light moment with members of the Cabinet before the start of the 13th Cabinet meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. RICHARD MADELO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over the 13th Cabinet Meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. RICHARD MADELO/ Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is greeted by Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno upon his arrival for the 13th Cabinet Meeting at the State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace on March 6, 2017. Also in the photo are (L-R) Information, Communication and Technology Secretary Rodolfo Salalima and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo. RICHARD MADELO/ Presidential Photo