Trump praises Filipino talent at ASEAN gala
President Donald Trump prepares to walk into an ASEAN Summit dinner at the SMX Convention Center, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Manila, Philippines. AP/Andrew Harnik
MANILA, Philippines — US President Donald Trump commended the performance of Filipino artists who performed during the gala dinner of the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila.
Following his bilateral meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte, Trump told reporters that he enjoyed the gala dinner hosted by the Philippines.
"I thought last night's event was fantastic, tremendous talent. Most of them I guess from the Philippines. But tremendous talent. Musical talent, dance talent and we really had a tremendous time, all of the leaders," Trump said.
In a live video posted by ASEAN 2017 on Facebook, Trump can be seen giving a standing ovation, along with Duterte and his partner Honeylet Avanceña, after the performances of Filipino artists.
US President Donald Trump and President Rodrigo Duterte give a standing ovation to Filipino artists who performed at the gala dinner of the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila. Facebook screengrab/ASEAN 2017
Among those who performed during the gala celebration were singers Lani Misalucha, Jed Madela, Jonalyn Viray, David Ezra, Darren Espanto, Elha Nympha, Sam Shoaf and jazz group Baihana.
In his opening remarks during the ASEAN-US Summit, Trump also commended Duterte for his success as ASEAN chair this year.
"I want to thank you for your incredible hospitaly and the show last night, the talent at that show I assume mostly from the Philippines, was fantastic," Trump told Duterte.
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