PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte is expected to share his views on “pressing issues” that will be discussed during the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits in Thailand on November 2 to 4, Malacañang said on Friday, November 1.
“The Palace looks forward to the President's participation on the above-mentioned summits aimed to further enhance economic growth within a peaceful environment, and regional and global stability in the years to come,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement.
“The delegation meanwhile is excited to witness the President make our country and citizenry proud once again as he discusses his views and shares his insights on pressing matters that will be tackled in the summits,” he added.
Duterte will be flying to Bangkok on Friday afternoon.
Panelo said Duterte would attend the Asean Plenary Summit, the 22nd Asean-China Summit, the 16th Asean-India Summit, the 10th Asean-United Nations Summit, the 22nd Asean plus Three Summit, the seventh Asean – United States Summit, the 14th East Asia Summit, the 22nd Asean-Japan Summit, and the third Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Summit.
On October 30, Duterte signed Special Order 1182 designating Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea as officer-in-charge to take care of the “day-to-day operations” in the Office of the President.
Panelo said Duterte would monitor the situation in the country while he is in Thailand.
“We assure our people that the Chief Executive remains on top of the situation, monitoring the situation in the Philippines, especially the earthquake-hit areas of Mindanao,” he said. (NASE/SunStar Philippines)