January 20, 2025

Emmanuel "Manny" F. Piñol

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MEETING VLADIMIR PUTIN IN FLESH AND FACE TO FACE By Manny Piñol

Danang, Vietnam – Following the Bilateral Meeting between the Philippines and Russia in the sidelines of APEC 2017 today, Philippine Cabinet officials who were part of the delegation headed by no less than Pres. Rody Duterte lined up for a photo with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
I did not miss the chance of having a photo with one of the world’s most powerful men.
Sec. Ernie Pernia of NEDA took the photo.
Pres. Putin who has the image of a stern and tough guy proved to be good humored and granted our requests for photos.
I will treasure this photo and I thank my President Rody Duterte.
Had he not appointed me Agriculture Secretary, I would not have had the opportunity of meeting great men and women whose powers and influence shape the world we live in.