Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte has gained the Chinese Consul General's commitment to help in the livelihood programs for the city’s indigenous peoples (IPs), the lawmaker’s office bared on Monday, July 11.
Duterte and Consul General Li Lin met over a “modest dinner” on Saturday, July 9, to reaffirm the two countries’ continuing friendship, as well as identify the program that will be supported by the Chinese government in Davao City.
“In the said meeting, the support for the livelihood programs for the of Davao City was the highlight of the conversation,” Duterte’s office said.
“Rep. Duterte in turn manifested his full support to the program and in fact committed to Consul General Li Lin that he is willing to work hand in hand with the consular office, all for the purpose of alleviating socio-economic condition of our IP brothers and sisters in Davao City,” it added.
Duterte took the opportunity to “express his gratitude and profound appreciation” for China’s continuing support to the infrastructure projects undertaken by the Philippine government and to the many programs that revitalized Philippine economy.
“Clearly, this is another step to a proper direction and a very bright future for the two nations,” his office said.
Duterte assured that the IP program will be properly managed to guarantee full support for the IP community in his hometown.
The eldest son of former President Rodrigo Duterte won his second term as one of Davao City’s congressmen during the May 2022 polls.
His father administered his oath of office shortly before the elder Duterte stepped down from office.