The proposed President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Presidential library is expected to attract tourists and become a landmark in Davao City, according to Vice Mayor Melchor Quitain Jr.
“Yes, this will not only attract tourists but this will be a landmark in Davao City. In other countries, they have libraries and museums devoted for their presidents. There is prestige and honor and it will be fitting if there is like this in Davao City kasi former PRRD is from Davao City,” Quitain told Edge Davao.
Quitain proposed the establishment of the library in Davao City to honor the President’s life and work, and accomplishment as a great leader.
He added that such a library is a befitting tribute so that generations of Dabawenyos will be able to research and be educated about Davao City and the beloved President of the Republic of the Philippines Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Quitain said they are currently gathering items of FPRRD to be displayed. He added that they are calling out on the private sector if they have materials they can use.
He also said they are also getting in touch with FPRRD if they are allowed to get some of his materials in Malacañang to be displayed.
Quitain said they looking at the national museum building inside People’s Park to establish the said library.
“We have several meetings already and we are eyeing the national museum building inside People’s Prrk and we are still trying to work it out if possible in that museum there will be a portion devoted for FPRRD. We are looking for a venue where it can showcase,” he said.
