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President Duterte Receives Rock-Star Welcome From Filipino Community In Cambodia


President Rodrigo Duterte received a rock-star welcome from members of the Filipino community in Cambodia, who largely voted for him in the last presidential elections.


The Philipine President was in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh for a state visit as part of his tour of the member countries in the Association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN).


Addressing the Filipinos on Tuesday, December 13, President Duterte has expressed disdain for corruption anew and repeated his promise to end corrupt activities in the government before a cheering crowd of Filipino community in Cambodia.


“Corruption it will stop. Wala akong patatawarin diyan. Maski kaibigan. It will stop,” President Duterte assures the members of the Filipino community.


He urged the Filipino community to help him in the campaign against corruption.


“Let us give the Filipinos a respite from corruption,” the President said.


Furthermore, President Duterte added that a government complaint office and a number was setup, and the number is 8888.

“They can report to me any complaint,” he said.


He also warned of drastic actions against corrupt government employees and officials and urged them to stop now.


“Akin talaga is dismissal. Hindi ako makontento ng suspension. Dismissal,” President Duterte said.

Moreover, the President advised them to be assertive especially when employees from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and other airport staff ask for pasalubong or take some items from their luggage.


In addition, President Duterte also gave an unexpected treat to the crowd when he agreed to sing a duet with a Filipina singer. He sang a few lines of his favorite song Ikaw to the delight of the audience.



Meanwhile, in an earlier interview with Christopher B. Montero, Philippine ambassador to Cambodia, he expressed confidence that the visit of the President to Cambodia will be productive and fruitful.

Sources: Manila Bulletin, Asian Journal
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