As he joins the nation in celebrating Chinese New Year, President Rodrigo Duterte expressed hope for an even stronger bond between the Philippines and China.

GONG XI FA CAI The Chinese community in Binondo, Manila celebrate the Year of the Metal Rat with a Dragon dance on Saturday. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

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