Duterte leads Rizal Day rites in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday graced and led the 125th Rizal Day rites at Rizal Park in Manila.
Duterte, who rarely attends events in the morning, led the flag-raising and wreath-laying at Rizal Park at around 8 a.m. Thursday.
(Screenshot from RTVM livestream)
He did not deliver a speech during the event and left the venue after fist-bumping some officials present during the ceremony.
(Screenshots from RTVM livestream)
After the ceremony, he is expected to hold a ceremonial signing of the proposed P5-trillion 2022 national budget at the Malacañan Palace.
(Screenshots from RTVM livestream)
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