Preview of the Policy Agenda of the Duterte Administration by Director General Claro Cristobal
SAIS Philippines Roundtable with featured speaker Director General of Foreign Service Institute Claro S. Cristobal.
WASHINGTON D.C. – On June 6, at the Philippines Roundtable, co-sponsored by the Society, the Philippine Embassy and SAIS Southeast Asia Studies, featured guest speaker Director-General Claro S. Cristobal offered an initial scan of the policy agenda of the Duterte administration.
- As a precondition to progress and development, President Duterte promised reduced lawlessness within six months of his term, a revamp of the national police, revival of capital punishment of convicted drug dealers.
- To counter socio-economic ills, the President views federalism as a means to realize the promise for Mindanao and equitable development and resources throughout the regions.
- US-Philippine relations are expected to remain robust and EDCA a crucial means to the AFP’s modernization program.
- There are overtures toward a peaceful resolution of maritime and territorial disputes with China.
- Focus on K-12 education system to improve the level of preparedness and skills competency and competitiveness in the global economy.
(L-R) US-PH Society President Amb John F. Maisto,
Former Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., Prof William Wise and Director General Claro S. Cristobal.
Related Posts
