President Duterte is expected to arrive at Vientiane, Laos in time for the opening of the 28th and 29th meetings of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) set for September 6-8. Among the topics, he hopes to tackle with other world leaders. including Obama, are illegal drugs and terrorism which are plaguing many countries, including the Philippines.

Aben, E. (2016, September 6). Duterte leaves for Laos. Manila Bulletin, pp. 1, 18.