Speeches and Statements of the President

This section presents some of the speeches and statements (including media appearances) of the President of the Philippines. You may also check the website of the Presidential Communications Operations Office for a more comprehensive presentation of his speeches and press statements.

Message of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for the 2020 Independence Day Celebration

Source: PCOO-PND (Presidential News Desk)

Talk to the People of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

This video [1:17:05] is a recording of the President's Talk to the People on 28 May 2020 at the Malacañang Golf (MALAGO) Clubhouse, Malacañang Park, Manila. You may also access the video, audio, and full transcript on the PCOO website.

Talk to the People of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

This video [42:17] is a recording of the President's Talk to the People on 25 May 2020 at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang. You may also access the video and read the transcript on the PCOO website.

Commencement Exercises of the Philippine Military Acadamey (PMA) “Masidlawin” Class of 2020 and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) “Mandayug” Class of 2020

This video [20:43] is a recording of the President's speech during the simultaneous commencement exercises of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Masidlawin Class of 2020 and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Mandayug Class of 2020 delivered on 22 May 2020 at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang. You may also access the video, audio, and full transcript on the PCOO website.