Indonesia to build schools, hospitals and intends to join Marawi rehabilitation

August 23, 2018

DAVAO CITY – Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines Sinyo Harry Sarundajang said his country would construct schools and hospitals as he also announced Indonesia’s intent to participate in the reconstruction of war-damaged Marawi City.

Sarundajang paid a courtesy call on President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday at the Matina Enclaves, the alternate Presidential office here.

Sarundajang expressed gratitude to Duterte for extending his warm welcome where he conveyed the Indonesian government’s intent to build schools and hospitals in the Philippines.

Duterte said he was interested in working with the Indonesian government to improve the health and education situation.

Duterte also assured the ambassador of the Philippines' commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Indonesia.

The Philippines and Indonesia has a standing cooperation on border security and Duterte assured him of the Philippine government’s security forces to jointly enhance the security measures of both countries.

The Indonesian ambassador also commended Duterte for his peace efforts, particularly in Mindanao.

Sarundajang was accompanied by his secretary Freddy Lengkong and Indonesian Consul General Berlian Napitupulu.

On the Philippine side were Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr.; Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ernesto Abella; Assistant Foreign Affairs Secretary Robert Ferrer; Defense Undersecretary Cardozo Luna; and Assistant  Transportation  Secretary Fernando Perez. DMS