PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte plans to propose joint border patrols with Malaysia during his meeting with Prime Minister Najib Razak next week in Kuala Lumpur. Duterte is set to visit Malaysia on November 9 to 10. The President earlier said he wanted intensified maritime patrols in the waters overlapping the boundaries of the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, which are infested by armed pirates including the Abu Sayyaf group. Duterte also said he would visit Thailand to pay respects to the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Various personalities have signed the book of condolences at the Royal Thai Embassy in Manila, including former presidents Fidel Ramos and Benigno Aquino 3rd.

Source: Manila Times November 02, 2016 17:31 UTC