12 March 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte renews his promise to eradicate the illegal drug trade and end corruption in government in his speech during the 35th anniversary celebration of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. ROLANDO MAILO/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the 35th anniversary celebration of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017, reiterates his stance on federalism and the benefits it will bring to the country. The President further explains that a federal system would be the only solution to an otherwise struggling Philippines which is ran by a unitary form of government. ROLANDO MAILO/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the recitation of the ‘Panata ng Dakilang Pilipino para sa Pagbago’, a pledge of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) to take part in bringing genuine change in the country, during the PDP-Laban 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Presidential Adviser on Economic Affairs and Information Technology Ramon Jacinto, Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, PDP-Laban President and Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, PDP-Laban Secretary General and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Education Secretary Leonor Briones (partly hidden) and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Secretary Adelino Sitoy. ROLANDO MAILO/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte raises the hands of Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao and Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) President and Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III during the PDP-Laban 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, members of the Cabinet, and officers of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) pose for a photo on stage with party members and supporters on their background during the PDP-Laban 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
A supporter of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is carrying his daughter while taking part in the 35th anniversary celebration of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is greeted by members of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) during the PDP-Laban 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the 35th anniversary celebration of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017, reiterates his stance on federalism and the benefits it will bring to the country. The President further explains that a federal system would be the only solution to an otherwise struggling Philippines which is ran by a unitary form of government. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte renews his promise to eradicate the illegal drug trade and end corruption in government in his speech during the 35th anniversary celebration of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the recitation of the ‘Panata ng Dakilang Pilipino para sa Pagbago’, a pledge of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) to take part in bringing genuine change in the country, during the PDP-Laban 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, Special Assistant to the President Christopher Go, PDP-Laban President and Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, and PDP-Laban Secretary General and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the recitation of the ‘Panata ng Dakilang Pilipino para sa Pagbago’, a pledge of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) to take part in bringing genuine change in the country, during the PDP-Laban 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, PDP-Laban President and Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, PDP-Laban Secretary General and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, and Education Secretary Leonor Briones. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the recitation of the ‘Panata ng Dakilang Pilipino para sa Pagbago’, a pledge of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) to take part in bringing genuine change in the country, during the PDP-Laban 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, PDP-Laban President and Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, PDP-Laban Secretary General and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Secretary Adelino Sitoy. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte listens as Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) President and Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III delivers a message during the PDP-Laban 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go (partly hidden), PDP-Laban Secretary General and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, and Education Secretary Leonor Briones. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) President and Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III chat during the PDP-Laban 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. Also in the photo are (leftmost) Special Assistant to the President Christopher Go and Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte listens as Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) Secretary General and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez speaks on stage during the PDP-Laban 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. Also in the photo are Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi and PDP-Laban President and Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shows a gesture of appreciation to the audience after delivering his speech during the 35th Anniversary celebration of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
A member of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), wearing a baller band used in the campaign of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, raises a fist during the 35th anniversary celebration of PDP-Laban at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
Members of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) from across the country recite the ‘Panata ng Dakilang Pilipino para sa Pagbabago’ as they take the pledge to help in bringing genuine change to the Philippines during PDP-Laban’s 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was the guest of honor in the event, which bears the theme ‘No to Drugs, Yes to Federalism’. KING RODRIGUEZ/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shows a gesture of appreciation to the audience after delivering his speech during the 35th anniversary celebration of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the recitation of the ‘Panata ng Dakilang Pilipino para sa Pagbago’, a pledge of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) to take part in bringing genuine change in the country, during the PDP-Laban 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Presidential Adviser on Economic Affairs and Information Technology Ramon Jacinto, Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, PDP-Laban President and Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, PDP-Laban Secretary General and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Education Secretary Leonor Briones, and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Secretary Adelino Sitoy. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte urges Filipino citizens to be more proactive in fighting corruption in his speech during the 35th anniversary celebration of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the 35th anniversary celebration of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) at the Philippine International Convention center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017, reiterates his stance on federalism and the benefits it will bring to the country. The President further explains a federal system will be the only solution to an otherwise struggling Philippines which is ran by a unitary form of government. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is greeted by former Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin Abalos Jr. and his wife incumbent Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita Abalos during the 35th anniversary celebration of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is greeted by Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) President and Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III upon his arrival at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017 for the PDP-Laban 35th Anniversary Celebration. Also in the photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno and Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
Members of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) from across the country recite the ‘Panata ng Dakilang Pilipino para sa Pagbabago’ as they take the pledge to help in bringing genuine change to the Philippines during PDP-Laban’s 35th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is the guest of honor in the event, which bears the theme, ‘No to Drugs, Yes to Federalism’. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte listens as Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) president, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, delivers a message during the 35th Anniversary Celebration of PDP-Laban at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. Also in the photo are Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, PDP-Laban Secretary General and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, and Education Secretary Leonor Briones. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shares a light moment with officers of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) led by its president, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, and secretary general, House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on the sidelines of the PDP-Laban 35th Anniversary Celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on March 12, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte enumerates the ill effects of smoking and alcohol in his message during lunch with the graduates of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. ALFRED FRIAS/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signs the guest book upon his arrival at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017 for the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is welcomed by Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Superintendent Lt. Gen. Donato San Juan II upon his arrival at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017 for the PMA ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte enumerates the ill effects of smoking and alcohol in his message during lunch with the graduates of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte discusses matters with National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr., Philippine National Police Director General Ronald dela Rosa, and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana following the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte tells the graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 during the commencement exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017 to fulfill their duties especially so that the government and the rest of the Filipinos have their full support. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017, acknowledges that this year’s graduating class made history as it is the first time that eight of the top 10 spots have been occupied by female cadets. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
   
Vice-President Maria Leonor Robredo applauds as her presence is acknowledged by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, who is about to deliver his keynote speech, during the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
Graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 take their oath of office following their Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the commencement exercises which marked his first time to attend the PMA Graduation as Commander-in-Chief. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
Cadet First Class Rovi Mairel Martinez delivers her valedictory address during the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte awards a diploma to Cadet First Class Rinze Eviota during the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. Eviota has drawn a lot of cheers from spectators as he was the ‘class goat’ or the graduate who is last in the overall rankings. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is assisted by Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Superintendent Lt. Gen. Donato San Juan II as he awards a medal to Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 top-two graduate Cadet First Class Philip Viscaya during the Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte awards a diploma to Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 top graduate Cadet First Class Rovi Mairel Valino Martinez during the Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Dean of Academics Colonel Joseph Villanueva salutes as he introduces the graduates of the PMA ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Superintendent Lt. Gen. Donato San Juan II delivers his welcome remarks during the PMA ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte witnesses the graduation rites of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte greets Vice-President Maria Leonor Robredo on the sidelines of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. Also in the photo is National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte speaks with Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Superintendent Lt. Gen. Donato San Juan II prior to the start of the PMA ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
Cadet First Class Rovi Mairel Martinez delivers her valedictory address during the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is assisted by Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Superintendent Lt. Gen. Donato San Juan II as he awards a medal to Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 top graduate Cadet First Class Rovi Mairel Valino Martinez during the Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte awards the Philippine Navy Saber to Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 top graduate Cadet First Class Rovi Mairel Valino Martinez during the Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte witnesses the graduation rites of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. Also in the photo are Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and PMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Donato San Juan II. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is joined by Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Superintendent Lt. Gen. Donato San Juan II aboard a military jeep at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte gets full military honors upon his arrival at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017 for the 2017 Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises. Also in the photo is PMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Donato San Juan II. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is joined by Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Superintendent Lt. Gen. Donato San Juan II as he walks past the honor guards upon his arrival at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017 for the PMA ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte salutes to the graduates of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 during their Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
   
Cadet First Class Rovi Mairel Martinez delivers her valedictory address during the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
   
Graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 toss their hats following their Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017, acknowledges this year’s graduating class made history as it is the first time that eight of the top 10 spots have been occupied by female cadets. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte salutes to one of the graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 during the Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is joined by Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Superintendent Lt. Gen. Donato San Juan II aboard a military jeep at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
   
Members of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 march to formation during their Commencement Exercises at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has led the commencement exercises which marked his first time to attend a PMA graduation as Commander-in-Chief. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte gets full military honors upon his arrival at Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar in Baguio City on March 12, 2017 for the 2017 Philippine Military Academy (PMA) ‘Salaknib’ Class of 2017 Commencement Exercises. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte declares in his speech during the inauguration of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Baguio City on March 11, 2017 the government-funded TV station can be used by anybody as medium to voice out their concerns. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the inauguration of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Baguio City on March 11, 2017, said he prefers to let go of the P70-billion mining revenue in exchange for the preservation of the environment from illegal mining practices. The President’s statement is in light of his support for Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Regina Lopez and her advocacy against illegal mining. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte tours the studio of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub during its inauguration in Lualhati Compound, Baguio City on March 11, 2017. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the ceremonial switch-on of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Baguio City on March 11, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan, PTV Chief Executive and General Manager Dino Apolonio, and Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the ceremonial switch-on of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Baguio City on March 11, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) PTV Chief Executive and General Manager Dino Apolonio, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo. ALFRED FRIAS/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is greeted by Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan upon his arrival in Baguio City for the inauguration of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub on March 11, 2017. ALFRED FRIAS/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte speaks with Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar and People’s Television Chief Executive and General Manager Dino Apolonio on the sidelines of the PTV Cordillera Hub’s inauguration in Baguio City on March 11, 2017. ALFRED FRIAS/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is ushered by Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar as they enter the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Baguio City to attend the inauguration ceremony. Also in the photo are Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan and PTV Chief Executive and General Manager Dino Apolonio. ALFRED FRIAS/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is welcomed by Igorot tribesmen upon his arrival in Baguio City for the inauguration of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub on March 11, 2017. ALFRED FRIAS/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is assisted by his aide in putting on a jacket in the middle of his keynote speech during the the inauguration of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Baguio City on March 11, 2017. ALFRED FRIAS/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte declares in his speech during the inauguration of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Baguio City on March 11, 2017 that the government-funded TV station can be used by anybody as medium to voice out their concerns. Also in the photo is Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the inauguration of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Baguio City on March 11, 2017, announces he will give the government-funded TV station a free hand in improving its programs. The President added that since PTV4 is funded by the taxes from the people, it should also provide services that are worthy of the people’s taxes. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo cites some complaints lodged by concerned citizens on 8888 Hotline during the inauguration of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Lualhati Compound, Baguio City on March 11, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar explains the importance of communications technology in his message during the inauguration of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Lualhati Compound, Baguio City on March 11, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte tours the studio of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub during its inauguration in Lualhati Compound, Baguio City on March 11, 2017. Also in the photo is PTV reporter Rocky Ignacio. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte tours the studio of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub during its inauguration in Lualhati Compound, Baguio City on March 11, 2017. TOTO LOZANO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte looks on as  People’s Television (PTV) Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Dino Apolonio receives the keys to the building of PTV Cordillera Hub from Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Cordillera Administrative Region Director Nerie Bueno during the inauguration in Baguio City on March 11, 2017. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte applauds after People’s Television (PTV) Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Dino Apolonio received the keys to the building of the PTV Cordillera Hub from Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Cordillera Administrative Region Director Nerie Bueno during the inauguration in Baguio City on March 11, 2017. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the ceremonial switch-on of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Baguio City on March 11, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) PTV Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Dino Apolonio, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the ceremonial switch-on of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub in Baguio City on March 11, 2017. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan, PTV Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Dino Apolonio, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
   
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte inspects the equipment of the People’s Television (PTV) Cordillera Hub following its inauguration in Baguio City on March 11, 2017. Also in the photo is PTV chief executive and general manager Dino Apolonio. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo