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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Most Traveled President - Here's A List Of Countries Duterte Visited and What He Brought Home

President Duterte is really a hard-working leader if we are to base this observation on the number of foreign trips he's done since taking office one year ago. The President has made eleven presidential trips to sixteen sovereign states internationally since his inauguration on June 30, 2016. A majority of these are in the neighboring countries in the ASEAN. Critics argue that the number of "travel" is 21, but they include the technical stop-overs, countries where the President stayed, simply because some of the flights required stop-overs. An example is the trip to Peru, where the President's aircraft made technical stopovers in Auckland, New Zealand. Laos and Indonesia (September 5–9, 2016) Duterte traveled to Vientiane, Laos to attend the 28th and 29th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and the Eleventh East Asia Summit. He also met with the Filipino community there. Duterte also met with six heads of government: Shinzō Abe of Japan, John Key of New Zealand, Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore, Dmitry Medvedev of Russia, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc of Vietnam, and Thongloun Sisoulith of Laos. From Laos, the President traveled to Jakarta, Indonesia for his first state visit as president. He met with the Filipino community there. The leaders signed an agreement allowing Indonesian, Malaysian, and Philippine coast guards to jointly patrol the sea and arrest pirates that would pose threats to their respective territorial waters. Duterte and Widodo both called for the respect for the rule of law in the territorial disputes in the South China Sea to which Indonesia and the Philippines are claimants. Duterte and Widodo also vowed for closer economic cooperation and vowed to combat illegal drug trade and terrorism. Vietnam (September 28–29) Duterte traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam for a two-day official visit that coincides with the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the Philippines and Vietnam. He met with the Filipino community in Vietnam, who supported his campaign against illegal drugs. Duterte and Quang reaffirmed their commitment to adhere to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in maintaining peace and stability and observing freedom of navigation and the rule of law as their countries work towards a peaceful resolution with other claimants. Duterte invited Vietnamese businesses to invest in the Philippines and to consider importing more Philippine products into Vietnam. The Philippine and Vietnamese governments agreed to a six-year action plan focused on combating transnational crime and illegal drug trade, in which the two governments are committed to intensifying defense and law enforcement cooperation by sharing expertise, experience, and intelligence information. Brunei and China (October 16–21) Duterte Met with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and later the Overseas Filipinos there. They discussed the strengthening of Brunei–Philippines relations and BIMP-EAGA through trade and investment. The two leaders also discussed Brunei's cooperation and support for the Bangsamoro peace process, as well as the strengthening of Halal product certification in the Philippines to improve the country's agribusiness and tourism. On October 18–21, Duterte traveled to Beijing, China on a state visit to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to discuss ways on improving ties and cooperation amid regional issues, specifically the territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Around 400 Filipino business executives joined Duterte in his delegation to discuss deals with Chinese business executives and government officials in the sectors of agribusiness, construction, energy, manufacturing, rail transport, and tourism. Duterte took home investments and loans worth of $24 billion. These include at least $5.5-billion for transportation and infrastructure, $1 billion for a hydroelectric power plant, $700 million for a steel plant, and $780 million for a port development project in Davao City that are expected to generate 2.6 million jobs. Bank of China has committed $3 billion for a credit line for Filipino businesses, including small and medium enterprises. China also lifted an advisory to its citizens on travel to the Philippines, lifted restrictions on Philippine exports, and agreed to restore diplomatic and defense dialogue. Japan (October 25–27) Duterte arrived at Haneda Airport for a three-day official visit to Tokyo to discuss "economic and defense concerns" with the Japanese government and business executives. Duterte met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe at the Prime Minister's Official Residence, where the two leaders issued a joint statement; in it, they reaffirmed their commitment to promote and enhance the strategic partnership between Japan and the Philippines under common values of "freedom, democracy, the rule of law, respect for basic human rights, and a free and open economy" in strengthening bilateral cooperation to maintain regional peace, stability, and prosperity. Duterte expressed his appreciation for Japan's cooperation with the Philippines through training and development, capacity building, and Japan's provision of equipment for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, which included ten patrol boats, five Beechcraft TC-90 trainer aircraft from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and high-speed crafts to enhance the country's maritime security and counter-terrorism capabilities. The Philippines are leasing the five aircraft for a very low price, and is getting free training for pilots that usually costs P2 Million. Also, Japan will give the aircraft to the Philippines for free in the future. Duterte departed Tokyo later that day with investment offers and loans totaling $19 billion for infrastructure, agricultural development, defense, and employment. Thailand and Malaysia (November 9–10) Duterte traveled to Bangkok, Thailand to pay his respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace. He later traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a two-day official visit to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to discuss piracy in the Strait of Malacca. They discussed possible joint military and police operations with Malaysia to quell piracy in the Sulu Sea and Abu Sayyaf militant kidnappings activities. Also discussed where the establishment of Filipino school and hospital, and repatriation of Filipino illegal immigrants and refugees back to the Philippines. They made economic agreements on the halal sector as well palm oil and rubber investment in Mindanao and Palawan and a joint-venture in the construction of a rail line in Manila. Duterte also met with the Filipino community. Peru (November 18–20) Duterte attended the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. Duterte held bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. They discuss the permission of Filipino fisherman to enter the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Cambodia and Singapore (December 13–16) Duterte traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia on December 13–14 for a two-day state visit to meet with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and King Norodom Sihamoni. they witnessed the signing of deals on cooperation in trade, sports, tourism, and combating transnational crime. Duterte then traveled to Singapore on the evening of December 14 for a three-day state visit. On December 15, he met with Singaporean President Tony Tan and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. discuss areas of bilateral cooperation to pursue, primarily with regards to counter-terrorism and combating illegal drug trade and transnational crime. Duterte addressed the Filipino community in Singapore. Myanmar and Thailand (March 19–22) Duterte headed straight to the Horizon Lake View Hotel to address the Filipino community. both presidents vowed to strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Myanmar. Duterte witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on food security and agricultural cooperation. He also met the State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi. In their meeting, Duterte discussed agricultural education and technology with her. After the meeting, Duterte handed over to her a pledge worth of US$300,000 to Suu Kyi for the Philippines' humanitarian assistance to Myanmar's Rakhine State, the biggest donation made so far by an ASEAN member this year. After his visit to Myanmar, he headed to Bangkok, Thailand to embark on an official visit to the country. In the afternoon of March 21. They discussed issues of mutual concerns in politics, economy, agriculture, energy, education, and defense cooperation. The Philippines and Thailand signed agreements on cooperation in agriculture, tourism, and science and technology. He addressed the Filipino Community. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar (April 10–16) Duterte traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a state visit, the first time a Philippine president visited the country in eight years. Duterte and King Salman discussed areas of cooperation on the economic, trade and security. Duterte and King Salman also discussed terrorism and the campaign against illegal drugs. Duterte and King Salman have agreed to boost their cooperation on trade and security. The two also vowed to support each other's campaign against terrorism and violent extremism. After their meeting, Duterte and King Salman witnessed the signing of three agreements on political consultations, diplomatic academies and labor. Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi also submitted a draft memorandum of understanding to his Saudi Arabian counterpart Saudi Energy Minister Khalid A. Al-Falih for a possible energy cooperation between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. Duterte addressed some Saudi businessmen in which Duterte invited them to invest in the Philippines. Later addressed the Filipino community. Filipino and Saudi Arabian businessmen signed investment deals worth $469 million. Duterte traveled to Manama, Bahrain for a state visit to the country. Bahrain is Duterte's 2nd stop in his Gulf tour. Philippine and Bahraini officials signed four agreements that include: A Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a Joint High Commission on Bilateral Cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of the Philippines; A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Foreign Service Institute of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs; A protocol on amending articles of the agreement between Bahrain and the Philippines on the Avoidance of Double Taxation; A draft protocol on the agreement on regulating air transport services between Bahrain and the Philippines. A business agreement was also signed in the presence of the two leaders – the expansion of agricultural operations between AMA Group Holdings Corporation and Nader & Ebrahim Sons of Hassan Company WLL (NEH). He also addressed the Filipino community at the Khalifa Sports Community Complex. Memorandums of agreements worth $250 million were signed. After his visit to Bahrain, he headed to Doha, Qatar for a state visit to the country. He addressed some businessmen in Qatar. Duterte also addressed the Filipino community. Philippine and Qatari officials signed agreements on culture, investment, technical education cooperation, and health. 13 projects worth $206 million were signed in Qatar. The agreements signed there included the establishment of an all-Filipino polyclinic that would serve both Filipinos and Qataris. There are about 760,000 Filipino migrants working in Saudi Arabia, 60,000 in Bahrain and 250,000 in Qatar. Duterte's visit to Middle East yielded an amount of investments worth $925 million. Cambodia and China (May 10–16) Duterte traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the second time, this time to attend the World Economic Forum as the chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. After his trip to Cambodia, Duterte flew to Hong Kong to embark on a working visit to the special administrative region. Duterte addressed the Filipino community. President Duterte flew to Beijing, China to attend the One Belt One Road forum of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Duterte had a bilateral meeting with Mongolian Prime Minister Jargaltulgyn Erdenebat. The two leaders exchanged views on expanding interaction in many areas, including in agriculture, trade and investment, finance, and tourism, among others. Duterte also met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Four agreements on economic and technical cooperation, cooperation in human resource development, energy cooperation, and news and publishing were signed. An agreement on the P3.6 billion grant for the construction of two Pasig River bridges and drug rehabilitation centers in Mindanao was signed. Russia (May 22–24) Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov led the signing of agreements on defense cooperation, intelligence sharing, agriculture, trade, tourism, culture, foreign affairs, transportation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.





President Duterte is really a hard-working leader if we are to base this observation on the number of foreign trips he's done since taking office one year ago. The President has made eleven presidential trips to sixteen sovereign states internationally since his inauguration on June 30, 2016. A majority of these are in the neighboring countries in the ASEAN.



Critics argue that the number of "travel" is 21, but they include the technical stop-overs, countries where the President stayed, simply because some of the flights required stop-overs. An example is the trip to Peru, where the President's aircraft made technical stopovers in Auckland, New Zealand.


President Duterte is really a hard-working leader if we are to base this observation on the number of foreign trips he's done since taking office one year ago. The President has made eleven presidential trips to sixteen sovereign states internationally since his inauguration on June 30, 2016. A majority of these are in the neighboring countries in the ASEAN. Critics argue that the number of "travel" is 21, but they include the technical stop-overs, countries where the President stayed, simply because some of the flights required stop-overs. An example is the trip to Peru, where the President's aircraft made technical stopovers in Auckland, New Zealand. Laos and Indonesia (September 5–9, 2016) Duterte traveled to Vientiane, Laos to attend the 28th and 29th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and the Eleventh East Asia Summit. He also met with the Filipino community there. Duterte also met with six heads of government: Shinzō Abe of Japan, John Key of New Zealand, Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore, Dmitry Medvedev of Russia, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc of Vietnam, and Thongloun Sisoulith of Laos. From Laos, the President traveled to Jakarta, Indonesia for his first state visit as president. He met with the Filipino community there. The leaders signed an agreement allowing Indonesian, Malaysian, and Philippine coast guards to jointly patrol the sea and arrest pirates that would pose threats to their respective territorial waters. Duterte and Widodo both called for the respect for the rule of law in the territorial disputes in the South China Sea to which Indonesia and the Philippines are claimants. Duterte and Widodo also vowed for closer economic cooperation and vowed to combat illegal drug trade and terrorism. Vietnam (September 28–29) Duterte traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam for a two-day official visit that coincides with the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the Philippines and Vietnam. He met with the Filipino community in Vietnam, who supported his campaign against illegal drugs. Duterte and Quang reaffirmed their commitment to adhere to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in maintaining peace and stability and observing freedom of navigation and the rule of law as their countries work towards a peaceful resolution with other claimants. Duterte invited Vietnamese businesses to invest in the Philippines and to consider importing more Philippine products into Vietnam. The Philippine and Vietnamese governments agreed to a six-year action plan focused on combating transnational crime and illegal drug trade, in which the two governments are committed to intensifying defense and law enforcement cooperation by sharing expertise, experience, and intelligence information. Brunei and China (October 16–21) Duterte Met with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and later the Overseas Filipinos there. They discussed the strengthening of Brunei–Philippines relations and BIMP-EAGA through trade and investment. The two leaders also discussed Brunei's cooperation and support for the Bangsamoro peace process, as well as the strengthening of Halal product certification in the Philippines to improve the country's agribusiness and tourism. On October 18–21, Duterte traveled to Beijing, China on a state visit to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to discuss ways on improving ties and cooperation amid regional issues, specifically the territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Around 400 Filipino business executives joined Duterte in his delegation to discuss deals with Chinese business executives and government officials in the sectors of agribusiness, construction, energy, manufacturing, rail transport, and tourism. Duterte took home investments and loans worth of $24 billion. These include at least $5.5-billion for transportation and infrastructure, $1 billion for a hydroelectric power plant, $700 million for a steel plant, and $780 million for a port development project in Davao City that are expected to generate 2.6 million jobs. Bank of China has committed $3 billion for a credit line for Filipino businesses, including small and medium enterprises. China also lifted an advisory to its citizens on travel to the Philippines, lifted restrictions on Philippine exports, and agreed to restore diplomatic and defense dialogue. Japan (October 25–27) Duterte arrived at Haneda Airport for a three-day official visit to Tokyo to discuss "economic and defense concerns" with the Japanese government and business executives. Duterte met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe at the Prime Minister's Official Residence, where the two leaders issued a joint statement; in it, they reaffirmed their commitment to promote and enhance the strategic partnership between Japan and the Philippines under common values of "freedom, democracy, the rule of law, respect for basic human rights, and a free and open economy" in strengthening bilateral cooperation to maintain regional peace, stability, and prosperity. Duterte expressed his appreciation for Japan's cooperation with the Philippines through training and development, capacity building, and Japan's provision of equipment for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, which included ten patrol boats, five Beechcraft TC-90 trainer aircraft from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and high-speed crafts to enhance the country's maritime security and counter-terrorism capabilities. The Philippines are leasing the five aircraft for a very low price, and is getting free training for pilots that usually costs P2 Million. Also, Japan will give the aircraft to the Philippines for free in the future. Duterte departed Tokyo later that day with investment offers and loans totaling $19 billion for infrastructure, agricultural development, defense, and employment. Thailand and Malaysia (November 9–10) Duterte traveled to Bangkok, Thailand to pay his respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace. He later traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a two-day official visit to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to discuss piracy in the Strait of Malacca. They discussed possible joint military and police operations with Malaysia to quell piracy in the Sulu Sea and Abu Sayyaf militant kidnappings activities. Also discussed where the establishment of Filipino school and hospital, and repatriation of Filipino illegal immigrants and refugees back to the Philippines. They made economic agreements on the halal sector as well palm oil and rubber investment in Mindanao and Palawan and a joint-venture in the construction of a rail line in Manila. Duterte also met with the Filipino community. Peru (November 18–20) Duterte attended the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. Duterte held bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. They discuss the permission of Filipino fisherman to enter the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Cambodia and Singapore (December 13–16) Duterte traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia on December 13–14 for a two-day state visit to meet with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and King Norodom Sihamoni. they witnessed the signing of deals on cooperation in trade, sports, tourism, and combating transnational crime. Duterte then traveled to Singapore on the evening of December 14 for a three-day state visit. On December 15, he met with Singaporean President Tony Tan and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. discuss areas of bilateral cooperation to pursue, primarily with regards to counter-terrorism and combating illegal drug trade and transnational crime. Duterte addressed the Filipino community in Singapore. Myanmar and Thailand (March 19–22) Duterte headed straight to the Horizon Lake View Hotel to address the Filipino community. both presidents vowed to strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Myanmar. Duterte witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on food security and agricultural cooperation. He also met the State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi. In their meeting, Duterte discussed agricultural education and technology with her. After the meeting, Duterte handed over to her a pledge worth of US$300,000 to Suu Kyi for the Philippines' humanitarian assistance to Myanmar's Rakhine State, the biggest donation made so far by an ASEAN member this year. After his visit to Myanmar, he headed to Bangkok, Thailand to embark on an official visit to the country. In the afternoon of March 21. They discussed issues of mutual concerns in politics, economy, agriculture, energy, education, and defense cooperation. The Philippines and Thailand signed agreements on cooperation in agriculture, tourism, and science and technology. He addressed the Filipino Community. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar (April 10–16) Duterte traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a state visit, the first time a Philippine president visited the country in eight years. Duterte and King Salman discussed areas of cooperation on the economic, trade and security. Duterte and King Salman also discussed terrorism and the campaign against illegal drugs. Duterte and King Salman have agreed to boost their cooperation on trade and security. The two also vowed to support each other's campaign against terrorism and violent extremism. After their meeting, Duterte and King Salman witnessed the signing of three agreements on political consultations, diplomatic academies and labor. Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi also submitted a draft memorandum of understanding to his Saudi Arabian counterpart Saudi Energy Minister Khalid A. Al-Falih for a possible energy cooperation between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. Duterte addressed some Saudi businessmen in which Duterte invited them to invest in the Philippines. Later addressed the Filipino community. Filipino and Saudi Arabian businessmen signed investment deals worth $469 million. Duterte traveled to Manama, Bahrain for a state visit to the country. Bahrain is Duterte's 2nd stop in his Gulf tour. Philippine and Bahraini officials signed four agreements that include: A Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a Joint High Commission on Bilateral Cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of the Philippines; A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Foreign Service Institute of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs; A protocol on amending articles of the agreement between Bahrain and the Philippines on the Avoidance of Double Taxation; A draft protocol on the agreement on regulating air transport services between Bahrain and the Philippines. A business agreement was also signed in the presence of the two leaders – the expansion of agricultural operations between AMA Group Holdings Corporation and Nader & Ebrahim Sons of Hassan Company WLL (NEH). He also addressed the Filipino community at the Khalifa Sports Community Complex. Memorandums of agreements worth $250 million were signed. After his visit to Bahrain, he headed to Doha, Qatar for a state visit to the country. He addressed some businessmen in Qatar. Duterte also addressed the Filipino community. Philippine and Qatari officials signed agreements on culture, investment, technical education cooperation, and health. 13 projects worth $206 million were signed in Qatar. The agreements signed there included the establishment of an all-Filipino polyclinic that would serve both Filipinos and Qataris. There are about 760,000 Filipino migrants working in Saudi Arabia, 60,000 in Bahrain and 250,000 in Qatar. Duterte's visit to Middle East yielded an amount of investments worth $925 million. Cambodia and China (May 10–16) Duterte traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the second time, this time to attend the World Economic Forum as the chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. After his trip to Cambodia, Duterte flew to Hong Kong to embark on a working visit to the special administrative region. Duterte addressed the Filipino community. President Duterte flew to Beijing, China to attend the One Belt One Road forum of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Duterte had a bilateral meeting with Mongolian Prime Minister Jargaltulgyn Erdenebat. The two leaders exchanged views on expanding interaction in many areas, including in agriculture, trade and investment, finance, and tourism, among others. Duterte also met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Four agreements on economic and technical cooperation, cooperation in human resource development, energy cooperation, and news and publishing were signed. An agreement on the P3.6 billion grant for the construction of two Pasig River bridges and drug rehabilitation centers in Mindanao was signed. Russia (May 22–24) Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov led the signing of agreements on defense cooperation, intelligence sharing, agriculture, trade, tourism, culture, foreign affairs, transportation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Noting the correct number of foreign trips made by Duterte, the table above compares the trips made by his predecessors.
Let us see the details of the President's Visits:


Laos and Indonesia (September 5–9, 2016)
Duterte traveled to Laos to attend the 28th and 29th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and the Eleventh East Asia Summit. He also met with the Filipino community there. Duterte also met with six heads of government: Shinzō Abe of Japan, John Key of New Zealand, Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore, Dmitry Medvedev of Russia, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc of Vietnam, and Thongloun Sisoulith of Laos.

From Laos, the President traveled to Indonesia for his first state visit as president. He met with the Filipino community there. The leaders signed an agreement allowing Indonesian, Malaysian, and Philippine coast guards to jointly patrol the sea and arrest pirates that would pose threats to their respective territorial waters. Duterte and Widodo both called for the respect for the rule of law in the territorial disputes in the South China Sea to which Indonesia and the Philippines are claimants. Duterte and Widodo also vowed for closer economic cooperation and vowed to combat illegal drug trade and terrorism.


Vietnam (September 28–29)
Duterte traveled to Vietnam for a two-day official visit that coincides with the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the Philippines and Vietnam. He met with the Filipino community in Vietnam, who supported his campaign against illegal drugs. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to adhere to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in maintaining peace and stability and observing freedom of navigation and the rule of law as their countries work towards a peaceful resolution with other claimants. Duterte invited Vietnamese businesses to invest in the Philippines and to consider importing more Philippine products into Vietnam. The Philippine and Vietnamese governments agreed to a six-year action plan focused on combating transnational crime and illegal drug trade, in which the two governments are committed to intensifying defense and law enforcement cooperation by sharing expertise, experience, and intelligence information.



Brunei and China (October 16–21)
Duterte Met with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and later the Overseas Filipinos there. They discussed the strengthening of Brunei–Philippines relations and BIMP-EAGA through trade and investment. The two leaders also discussed Brunei's cooperation and support for the Bangsamoro peace process, as well as the strengthening of Halal product certification in the Philippines to improve the country's agribusiness and tourism.

On October 18–21, Duterte traveled to Beijing, China on a state visit to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to discuss ways on improving ties and cooperation amid regional issues, specifically the territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Around 400 Filipino business executives joined Duterte in his delegation to discuss deals with Chinese business executives and government officials in the sectors of agribusiness, construction, energy, manufacturing, rail transport, and tourism. Duterte took home investments and loans worth of $24 billion. These include at least $5.5-billion for transportation and infrastructure, $1 billion for a hydroelectric power plant, $700 million for a steel plant, and $780 million for a port development project in Davao City that are expected to generate 2.6 million jobs. Bank of China has committed $3 billion for a credit line for Filipino businesses, including small and medium enterprises. China also lifted an advisory to its citizens on travel to the Philippines, lifted restrictions on Philippine exports, and agreed to restore diplomatic and defense dialogue. 
Japan (October 25–27)
 Duterte arrived at Haneda Airport for a three-day official visit to Tokyo to discuss "economic and defense concerns" with the Japanese government and business executives. Duterte met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe at the Prime Minister's Official Residence, where the two leaders issued a joint statement; in it, they reaffirmed their commitment to promote and enhance the strategic partnership between Japan and the Philippines under common values of "freedom, democracy, the rule of law, respect for basic human rights, and a free and open economy" in strengthening bilateral cooperation to maintain regional peace, stability, and prosperity. Duterte expressed his appreciation for Japan's cooperation with the Philippines through training and development, capacity building, and Japan's provision of equipment for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, which included ten patrol boats, five Beechcraft TC-90 trainer aircraft from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and high-speed crafts to enhance the country's maritime security and counter-terrorism capabilities. The Philippines are leasing the five aircraft for a very low price, and is getting free training for pilots that usually costs P2 Million. Also, Japan will give the aircraft to the Philippines for free in the future. Duterte departed Tokyo later that day with investment offers and loans totaling $19 billion for infrastructure, agricultural development, defense, and employment.
Thailand and Malaysia (November 9–10)
Duterte traveled to Bangkok, Thailand to pay his respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace. He later traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a two-day official visit to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to discuss piracy in the Strait of Malacca. They discussed possible joint military and police operations with Malaysia to quell piracy in the Sulu Sea and Abu Sayyaf militant kidnappings activities. Also discussed where the establishment of Filipino school and hospital, and repatriation of Filipino illegal immigrants and refugees back to the Philippines. They made economic agreements on the halal sector as well palm oil and rubber investment in Mindanao and Palawan and a joint-venture in the construction of a rail line in Manila. Duterte also met with the Filipino community.
Peru (November 18–20)
Duterte attended the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. Duterte held bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. They discuss the permission of Filipino fisherman to enter the disputed Scarborough Shoal. 
Cambodia and Singapore (December 13–16)
Duterte traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia on December 13–14 for a two-day state visit to meet with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and King Norodom Sihamoni. they witnessed the signing of deals on cooperation in trade, sports, tourism, and combating transnational crime. 



Duterte then traveled to Singapore on the evening of December 14 for a three-day state visit. On December 15, he met with Singaporean President Tony Tan and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. discuss areas of bilateral cooperation to pursue, primarily with regards to counter-terrorism and combating illegal drug trade and trans-national crime. Duterte addressed the Filipino community in Singapore.
Malacañan answers Rappler's issue with President Duterte's travel expenses


 Myanmar and Thailand (March 19–22)
Duterte headed straight to the Horizon Lake View Hotel to address the Filipino community. both presidents vowed to strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Myanmar. Duterte witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on food security and agricultural cooperation. He also met the State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi. In their meeting, Duterte discussed agricultural education and technology with her. After the meeting, Duterte handed over to her a pledge worth of US$300,000 to Suu Kyi for the Philippines' humanitarian assistance to Myanmar's Rakhine State, the biggest donation made so far by an ASEAN member this year. 



After his visit to Myanmar, he headed to Bangkok, Thailand to embark on an official visit to the country. In the afternoon of March 21. They discussed issues of mutual concerns in politics, economy, agriculture, energy, education, and defense cooperation. The Philippines and Thailand signed agreements on cooperation in agriculture, tourism, and science and technology. He addressed the Filipino Community.


Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar (April 10–16)
Duterte traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a state visit, the first time a Philippine president visited the country in eight years. Duterte and King Salman discussed areas of cooperation on the economic, trade and security. Duterte and King Salman also discussed terrorism and the campaign against illegal drugs. Duterte and King Salman have agreed to boost their cooperation on trade and security. The two also vowed to support each other's campaign against terrorism and violent extremism. After their meeting, Duterte and King Salman witnessed the signing of three agreements on political consultations, diplomatic academies and labor. Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi also submitted a draft memorandum of understanding to his Saudi Arabian counterpart Saudi Energy Minister Khalid A. Al-Falih for a possible energy cooperation between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. Duterte addressed some Saudi businessmen in which Duterte invited them to invest in the Philippines. Later addressed the Filipino community. Filipino and Saudi Arabian businessmen signed investment deals worth $469 million.


Duterte traveled to Manama, Bahrain for a state visit to the country. Bahrain is Duterte's 2nd stop in his Gulf tour. Philippine and Bahraini officials signed four agreements that include: A Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a Joint High Commission on Bilateral Cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of the Philippines; A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Foreign Service Institute of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs; A protocol on amending articles of the agreement between Bahrain and the Philippines on the Avoidance of Double Taxation; A draft protocol on the agreement on regulating air transport services between Bahrain and the Philippines. A business agreement was also signed in the presence of the two leaders – the expansion of agricultural operations between AMA Group Holdings Corporation and Nader & Ebrahim Sons of Hassan Company WLL (NEH). He also addressed the Filipino community at the Khalifa Sports Community Complex. Memorandums of agreements worth $250 million were signed.


After his visit to Bahrain, he headed to Doha, Qatar for a state visit to the country. He addressed some businessmen in Qatar. Duterte also addressed the Filipino community. Philippine and Qatari officials signed agreements on culture, investment, technical education cooperation, and health. 13 projects worth $206 million were signed in Qatar. The agreements signed there included the establishment of an all-Filipino polyclinic that would serve both Filipinos and Qataris.


There are about 760,000 Filipino migrants working in Saudi Arabia, 60,000 in Bahrain and 250,000 in Qatar. Duterte's visit to Middle East yielded an amount of investments worth $925 million.


Cambodia and China (May 10–16)
Duterte traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the second time, this time to attend the World Economic Forum as the chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

After his trip to Cambodia, Duterte flew to Hong Kong to embark on a working visit to the special administrative region. Duterte addressed the Filipino community.



President Duterte flew to Beijing, China to attend the One Belt One Road forum of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Duterte had a bilateral meeting with Mongolian Prime Minister Jargaltulgyn Erdenebat. The two leaders exchanged views on expanding interaction in many areas, including in agriculture, trade and investment, finance, and tourism, among others. Duterte also met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Four agreements on economic and technical cooperation, cooperation in human resource development, energy cooperation, and news and publishing were signed. An agreement on the P3.6 billion grant for the construction of two Pasig River bridges and drug rehabilitation centers in Mindanao was signed. 


Russia (May 22–24)
Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov led the signing of agreements on defense cooperation, intelligence sharing, agriculture, trade, tourism, culture, foreign affairs, transportation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.


At the cost of over P386 Million, President Duterte brought home Investments, Grants, and Pledges amounting to more than $35 Billion (That's DOLLARS), and more money is coming to the Philippines. If that is the basis for his travels, he should travel more in the next few years.



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Monday, February 06, 2017

10 REASONS WHY DUTERTE IS VISITING SAUDI ARABIA and the UAE



President Rodrigo Duterte's compassion to the OFW sector is evident in his actions that's why OFWs around the globe love him. From the creation of OFW one-stop-shop to dissolution of tanim-bala and bukas-balikbayan box, he even told the OFWs to slap anyone who may attempt to extort money from them at the NAIA. The President even told the OFWs that he wants that the OFW diaspora will end in this generation and come home to the Philippines for good. He never fail to address OFW concerns whenever he visit a country and with government programs for the OFWs, the sector that has been neglected by the previous administration has found their president, indeed. President Duterte will be visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia soon and here are the reasons why: 1. To express gratitude to the overseas Filipinos for their support. During the last presidential election, the OFWs and their families supported the then Davao Mayor Duterte with the largest OAV turnout in the last 10 years. In UAE alone, Duterte got 51,879 or 83.5 % of the total 62,103 actual votes cast. Duterte got 58% of the total votes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and 64% total votes in Riyadh. According to the data released by Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, Duterte got the most number of votes with 313,346 total votes from OFWs abroad. 2.Listen to OFW concerns. “The trip is not something for other reasons. We are coming here to address specific problems. He could not himself fully understand why Filipinos would much rather want to remain here. He would like to make sure that he fully understands this,” DFA Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. said. “He will not only go to Saudi or UAE and go back home. No, he will stay here for a few days, talk to the leaders and see what kinds of agreement can be signed,” he added. The OFWS are close to the heart of the President because he understand them, like a father knows and understand his children. 3. For bilateral agreements that will benefit the OFWs. According to Sec. Yasay,senior Philippine officials “are now engaging our counterparts in these countries for the purpose of entering into agreements to strengthen our bilateral agreements” prior to President Duterte’s trip. 4. To formulate policies for the benefit of our modern heroes--the OFWs. Among President Duterte’s flagship programs for OFWs are the creation of a separate department for OFWs, the creation of an OFW bank and the abolition of the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). The Middle East-specific policies will be implemented based on the president’s assessment on his visit to the region. 5. To sustain Philippines' economic growth by forging trade ties with the Middle east counterparts and generate jobs back home. “It is the hope of President Duterte that before his six year term is over, those who apply for jobs abroad will simply be doing so on the basis of choice rather than forced to do so,” Yasay said. 6. To address the largest OFW community in Saudi Arabia. Currently, there are 872,000 OFWs in Saudi and half of this population is in Riyadh. The other half is spread across the eastern and western regions. 7. Biggest OFW remittances next to USA is coming from Saudi, Arabia. Without a doubt, OFW remittances make the Philippine economy afloat. The OFWs send remittances to their family back home which their family are spending in malls, restaurants, and others which keeps the economy alive. 8. Saudi Arabia is the biggest potential trade partner from Arab region. In terms of trade, Saudi Arabia was among the top 10 partners of the Philippines in 2012. One of the key agendas on Duterte’s visit is to initiate talks with Saudi for bilateral collaborations in a number of sectors like agriculture, travel and tourism, culture, labour, trade and investment. 9.The largest number of OFWs in distress are in the Middle East particularly in Saudi Arabia. Thousands of distressed OFW are in Saudi Arabia, some of them are already been repatriated through the effort of the Duterte Administration and has been given assistance by OWWA and DOLE and through the programs of other government agencies like TESDA. 10. Saudi arabia and the UAE was last visited by the Philippine Pres on 2009. The last visit made by a Philippine President to Saudi Arabia was during former Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's visit in 2009. The president who succeeded her never visited the middle east in his entire term. President Rodrigo Duterte is set to visit the Middle East on February to talk and listen to the OFWs personally and to give hope to them that he will fix the country, generate more jobs and business opportunities, and make it peaceful for them to come home for good.


 President Rodrigo Duterte's compassion to the OFW sector is evident in his actions that's why OFWs around the globe love him.
From the creation of OFW one-stop-shop to dissolution of tanim-bala and bukas-balikbayan box, he even told the OFWs to slap anyone who may attempt to extort money from them at the NAIA. 

 The President even told the OFWs that he wants that the OFW diaspora will end in this generation and come home to the Philippines for good. He never fail to address OFW concerns whenever he visit a country and with government programs for the OFWs, the sector that has been neglected by the previous administration has found their president, indeed. 


President Duterte  will be visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia soon and here are the reasons why:

 1. To express gratitude to the overseas Filipinos for their support.
During the last presidential election, the OFWs and their families supported the then Davao Mayor Duterte with the largest OAV turnout in the last 10 years. In UAE alone, Duterte got 51,879 or 83.5 % of the total 62,103 actual votes cast. Duterte got 58% of the total votes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and 64% total votes in Riyadh.
According to the data released by Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, Duterte got the most number of votes with 313,346 total votes from OFWs abroad.
2.Listen to OFW concerns.

“The trip is not something for other reasons. We are coming here to address specific problems. He could not himself fully understand why Filipinos would much rather want to remain here. He would like to make sure that he fully understands this,” DFA Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. said.

“He will not only go to Saudi or UAE and go back home. No, he will stay here for a few days, talk to the leaders and see what kinds of agreement can be signed,” he added.

The OFWS are close to the heart of the President  because he understand them, like a father knows and understand his children.



3. For bilateral agreements that will benefit the OFWs.

According to Sec. Yasay,senior Philippine officials “are now engaging our counterparts in these countries for the purpose of entering into agreements to strengthen our bilateral agreements” prior to President Duterte’s trip.

4. To formulate policies for the benefit of our modern day heroes--the OFWs.

President Rodrigo Duterte's compassion to the OFW sector is evident in his actions that's why OFWs around the globe love him. From the creation of OFW one-stop-shop to dissolution of tanim-bala and bukas-balikbayan box, he even told the OFWs to slap anyone who may attempt to extort money from them at the NAIA. The President even told the OFWs that he wants that the OFW diaspora will end in this generation and come home to the Philippines for good. He never fail to address OFW concerns whenever he visit a country and with government programs for the OFWs, the sector that has been neglected by the previous administration has found their president, indeed. President Duterte will be visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia soon and here are the reasons why: 1. To express gratitude to the overseas Filipinos for their support. During the last presidential election, the OFWs and their families supported the then Davao Mayor Duterte with the largest OAV turnout in the last 10 years. In UAE alone, Duterte got 51,879 or 83.5 % of the total 62,103 actual votes cast. Duterte got 58% of the total votes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and 64% total votes in Riyadh. According to the data released by Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, Duterte got the most number of votes with 313,346 total votes from OFWs abroad. 2.Listen to OFW concerns. “The trip is not something for other reasons. We are coming here to address specific problems. He could not himself fully understand why Filipinos would much rather want to remain here. He would like to make sure that he fully understands this,” DFA Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. said. “He will not only go to Saudi or UAE and go back home. No, he will stay here for a few days, talk to the leaders and see what kinds of agreement can be signed,” he added. The OFWS are close to the heart of the President because he understand them, like a father knows and understand his children. 3. For bilateral agreements that will benefit the OFWs. According to Sec. Yasay,senior Philippine officials “are now engaging our counterparts in these countries for the purpose of entering into agreements to strengthen our bilateral agreements” prior to President Duterte’s trip. 4. To formulate policies for the benefit of our modern heroes--the OFWs. Among President Duterte’s flagship programs for OFWs are the creation of a separate department for OFWs, the creation of an OFW bank and the abolition of the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). The Middle East-specific policies will be implemented based on the president’s assessment on his visit to the region. 5. To sustain Philippines' economic growth by forging trade ties with the Middle east counterparts and generate jobs back home. “It is the hope of President Duterte that before his six year term is over, those who apply for jobs abroad will simply be doing so on the basis of choice rather than forced to do so,” Yasay said. 6. To address the largest OFW community in Saudi Arabia. Currently, there are 872,000 OFWs in Saudi and half of this population is in Riyadh. The other half is spread across the eastern and western regions. 7. Biggest OFW remittances next to USA is coming from Saudi, Arabia. Without a doubt, OFW remittances make the Philippine economy afloat. The OFWs send remittances to their family back home which their family are spending in malls, restaurants, and others which keeps the economy alive. 8. Saudi Arabia is the biggest potential trade partner from Arab region. In terms of trade, Saudi Arabia was among the top 10 partners of the Philippines in 2012. One of the key agendas on Duterte’s visit is to initiate talks with Saudi for bilateral collaborations in a number of sectors like agriculture, travel and tourism, culture, labour, trade and investment. 9.The largest number of OFWs in distress are in the Middle East particularly in Saudi Arabia. Thousands of distressed OFW are in Saudi Arabia, some of them are already been repatriated through the effort of the Duterte Administration and has been given assistance by OWWA and DOLE and through the programs of other government agencies like TESDA. 10. Saudi arabia and the UAE was last visited by the Philippine Pres on 2009. The last visit made by a Philippine President to Saudi Arabia was during former Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's visit in 2009. The president who succeeded her never visited the middle east in his entire term. President Rodrigo Duterte is set to visit the Middle East on February to talk and listen to the OFWs personally and to give hope to them that he will fix the country, generate more jobs and business opportunities, and make it peaceful for them to come home for good.

Among President Duterte’s flagship programs for OFWs are the creation of a separate department for OFWs, the creation of an OFW bank and the abolition of the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC).

The Middle East-specific policies will be implemented based on the president’s assessment on his visit to the region. 

5. To sustain Philippines' economic growth by forging trade ties with the Middle east counterparts and generate jobs back home.

“It is the hope of President Duterte that before his six year term is over, those who apply for jobs abroad will simply be doing so on the basis of choice rather than forced to do so,” Yasay said.



6. To address the largest OFW community in Saudi Arabia.

Currently, there are 872,000 OFWs in Saudi and half of this population is in Riyadh. The other half is spread across the eastern and western regions.

7. Biggest OFW remittances next to USA is coming from Saudi, Arabia.

Without a doubt, OFW remittances make the Philippine economy afloat. The OFWs send remittances to their family back home  which their family are spending in malls, restaurants, and others which keeps the economy alive.

8. Saudi Arabia is the biggest potential trade partner from Arab region.
In terms of trade, Saudi Arabia was among the top 10 partners of the Philippines in 2012.

One of the key agendas on Duterte’s visit is to initiate talks with Saudi for bilateral collaborations in a number of sectors like agriculture, travel and tourism, culture, labour, trade and investment.


9.The largest number of OFWs in distress are in the Middle East particularly in Saudi Arabia. 

Thousands of  distressed OFW are in Saudi Arabia, some of them are already been repatriated through the effort of the Duterte Administration and has been given assistance by OWWA and DOLE and through the programs of other government agencies like TESDA.



10. To make a state visit in the Middle East that has not been done since 2009.

The last visit made by a Philippine President  to Saudi Arabia  was during  former Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's visit in 2009. The president who succeeded her never visited the Middle East in his entire term.


President Rodrigo Duterte is set to visit the Middle East on February to talk and listen to the OFWs personally and to give hope to them that he will fix the country, generate more jobs and business opportunities, and make it peaceful for them to come home for good.





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