President Duterte arrives in Hong Kong for working visit

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is ushered by Hong Kong officials upon his arrival at the Hong Kong International Airport on April 10, 2018 following a successful participation to the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2018 in Hainan Province, People’s Republic of China. Also in the photo are Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence Go and Office of the Presidential Protocol Chief Robert Borje. TOTO LOZANO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday, April 10, after his successful trip to Hainan Province in China.

President Duterte proceeded to Hong Kong after his participation at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in Hainan.

The President’s chartered aircraft touched down at 11:34 p.m. at Hong Kong International Airport.

The Chief Executive was received by Philippine Consul General in Hong Kong Antonio Morales and Deputy Consul General Roderico Atienza.

Fiona So, Chief Officer (visits) and Honorary Aide-de-Camp Lam Kam-Kwong also welcomed President Duterte.

On April 12, the President will meet with around 2,500 Filipinos in Hong Kong.

In his departure statement in Davao City, the Chief Executive said he will report to the Filipino community the developments in the country.

He also wishes to listen to their concerns and hopes, stressing his commitment to support those who have left the Philippines to provide a better future for their families.

The President also met with the Filipino community during his first working visit in Hong Kong in May last year.

Duterte is expected to arrive in Davao City on early Friday morning, April 13. ###(PND)

Watch President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s arrival here.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte arrives past 11:00 o’clock in the evening at Hong Kong International Airport on April 10, 2018. He is welcomed by Philippine Consul General to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China Antonio A. Morales and officials of the Hong Kong government.#PartnerForChange#ComfortableLifeForAll***

Posted by Presidential Communications (Government of the Philippines) on Tuesday, April 10, 2018

 

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