Before proposing a toast, Duterte said he would replace his speechwriter, whom he described as a “book author.”“I am going to change my writer. But Abe also tried to break the ice that evening by recalling his visit to Davao City last January. I was truly impressed by the rousing welcome extended to me and my wife and my delegation,” the Japanese leader said. 'Golden age of partnership'After his bilateral meeting with Abe also last Monday, Duterte said the Philippines and Japan are entering a “golden age” of strategic partnership. Duterte is here for a two-day official visit that seeks to boost the ties between the Philippines and Japan.

Source: Philippine Star October 31, 2017 10:18 UTC