© Provided by GMA News Online President Rodrigo Duterte, in his speech during the inauguration of the Armscor Shooting Range in Davao City on Monday, February 26, 2018, declares there will be no let up in his war on drugs. Toto Lozano/PPD |
MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte would not attend the summit of Southeast Asian leaders with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on March 17 to 18 in Sydney, Malacañang said Monday.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque cited “developments at home” that needed Duterte’s attention including an appearance at the Philippine Military Academy graduation in Baguio City.
Duterte will be represented by Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano in the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, which will be held for the first time in Australia.
The summit aims to build on gains of economic cooperation, political dialogue, strengthen contribution to regional security and prosperity, and secure greater opportunities for businesses. — RSJ, GMA News
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