Davao City was in the limelight again last weekend when it hosted the launch of the ASEAN 2017 chairmanship. It was a great honor for the city to accommodate dignitaries from the different parts of Southeast Asia as President Rodrigo Duterte officially launched the chairmanship of the Philippines in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. This event is made more special as the ASEAN marks its 50th year this 2017.
With the theme "Partnering for Change, Engaging the World," President Duterte stressed the commitment of the Philippines to improve the lives of each citizen in the region.
"Today in Davao City let us renew the solemn pledge to do all we can for the very core of our national and regional interests: our peoples. For an ASEAN citizen, the ASEAN Community must provide opportunities for a truly better life."
