President Rodrigo Duterte met with former Philippine presidents in Malacañang during the National Security Council Meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
Former Presidents Benigno Aquino III, Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Fidel Ramos, and Manila City Mayor Joseph Estrada were seen in a photo with Duterte prior to the meeting.
It was the first time in six years for Arroyo to step in Malacañang again since stepping down from the office. Arroyo was jailed by Aquino administration for charges of plunder in connection to the misuse of the multi-million PCSO fund.
In a video release by state-run PTV 4, Aquino shook hands Duterte and Ramos upon arriving at the state dining hall but did not shake hands with Arroyo.
The meeting was arranged to discuss matters of national security.
"The President will lead the NSC in a multi-partisan dialogue in order to agree on vital policies and strategies on important matters, including the recent ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration on the West Philippine Sea," Malacañang said.
Other officials who attended the meeting include Vice President Leni Robredo, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, and Cabinet secretaries.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer
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