DAVAO CITY — Hundreds of farmers and indigenous peoples coming from provinces outside Davao gathered in Rizal Park in Davao City to express their support to this city’s former mayor who took his oath as the new President of the republic on Thursday, June 30.
President Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters came as far as Soccsksargen and North Cotabato province to congratulate and support him.
Duterte in his inaugural speech said that his administration is “committed to implement all signed peace agreements, in step with constitutional and legal reforms.”He also said that he looks forward to the participation of the indigenous peoples in the peace process to “ensure inclusivity”.
Duterte said that his administration will not serve the interest of “any one person or any group or any one class.”
“I serve every one and not only one,” he said. (davaotoday.com)