MANILA, Philippines – Indian President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in the Philippines yesterday, kicking off his five-day visit that includes a meeting with President Duterte. The 74-year-old Indian head of state arrived on an Air India chartered flight at 4:19 p.m. at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, accompanied by First Lady Savita Kovind. ?Kovind was elected president in July 2017. ?Prior to his election as president, Kovind was the governor of India’s Bihar state. ?India’s president is the ceremonial head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

Source: Philippine Star October 17, 2019 16:00 UTC