NEW ENVOY. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo opportunity with Argentine Republic Ambassador-designate Ricardo Luis Bocalandro (2nd from left) who presented his letter of credence to the President at the Malacanang Palace on May 25, 2022. Joining them are (L-R) Foreign Affairs Acting Secretary Lourdes Yparraguirre, the Ambassador's wife Madame Maria Elena Urriste, and Chief of Consular Affairs Mauricio German Munoz. (Presidential photo by King Rodriguez) MANILA - President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday received the credentials of four new diplomats assigned in the Philippines and expressed their intention to improve bilateral ties between their respective countries. Duterte received the credentials of ambassadors from the Kingdom of Cambodia, Republic of Indonesia, Argentine Republic, and the Hellenic Republic in a ceremony at Malacanan Palace in Manila. In his speech upon receiving the credentials of Cambodian Ambassador to the Philippines Phan Peuv, Duterte said t
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo) MANILA - President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday received the credentials of four new diplomats assigned in the Philippines and expressed their intention to improve bilateral ties between their respective countries. Duterte received the credentials of ambassadors from the Kingdom of Cambodia, Republic of Indonesia, Argentine Republic, and the Hellenic Republic in a ceremony at Malacanan Palace in Manila. In his speech upon receiving the credentials of Cambodian Ambassador to the Philippines Phan Peuv, Duterte said the envoy will begin his tour of duty on a "promising note" as the Philippines and Cambodia commemorate 65 years of diplomatic relations. He expressed hope that high-level exchanges between their countries continue and chart the future course of their growing engagement beyond his term. "Cambodia can count on the Philippines' continued support and cooperation on its Asean Chairmanship this year. The Philippines