United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton met Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte during his first official visit to the city on Thursday, Oct. 22.
The meeting at Davao City Hall was attended by Sen. Robin Padilla, Sen. Christopher Lawrence Go, Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II, US Embassy officials, City Councilors Rachel Zozobrado and Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz, and city government representatives.
Visit Highlights Economic Prospects
Lipton also attended a luncheon with local government officials and joined a roundtable discussion with the American Chamber of Commerce at Aeon Towers in Bajada, Davao City.
Local officials welcomed the visit, expressing hope that stronger engagement with the United States would help boost the local economy and open up more opportunities for Davao and the wider Mindanao region.
PH-US Relations Mark 80th Anniversary
The visit comes as the Philippines and the United States mark 80 years of diplomatic relations this year, highlighting the longstanding ties and continued cooperation between the two countries.
