President Rody Duterte graces the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) Convention at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on August 17, 2018. HNP was formed on February 23, 2018 with Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte as chairperson. It was granted accreditation by the COMELEC as a Regional Political Party on June 26, 2018.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) Convention at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on August 17, 2018, reiterates that his administration remains committed to preserve and defend the most cherished democratic values in the country.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte extends his hand to his daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio who showed a gesture of respect to his father upon his arrival at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City to attend the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) Convention on August 17, 2018.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with Bureau of Corrections Director General Ronald dela Rosa and Sec. Bong Go of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on the sidelines of the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) Convention at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on August 17, 2018.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte flashes his signature pose with the officers of the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) during the party's convention at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on August 17, 2018.