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The United States on Tuesday, Oct. 4, highlighted its partnership with the Philippines at the opening ceremonies of the potentially last joint war games under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Read more: US to PH: Our alliance remains a key source of stability in Asia
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US President Barack Obama has recognized the contribution of Filipino-Americans in his country’s history, despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s continuous tirades against him.
Read more: Obama, Clinton hail Fil-Ams’ contributions in US history
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MANILA -- The Duterte administration’s “independent” foreign policy should not be belittled or underestimated, as it could “substantially” undermine the influence of the United States, a long-time ally and global superpower, in the region, the research arm of debt watcher Fitch Ratings said.
Read more: Duterte policy to erode US influence in South China Sea - study
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In his strongest remarks yet against the United States, Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, said America’s “carrot and stick” approach toward the Philippines prompted President Duterte to pursue a re-calibrated foreign policy not dependent on the western superpower.
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Citing the government’s “recalibrated” foreign policy, President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Oct. 4, said he would soon cut ties with the United States during his term amid continued criticisms against his war on drugs.
Read more: ‘I would break up with America eventually,’ says Duterte
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Despite the relentless swearing of President Rodrigo Duterte at the European Union (EU) for its criticism of the rising summary killings, the 28-member bloc says it has a fund assistance program to support the rehabilitation of drug addicts in the country.
Read more: Despite lashing from Duterte, EU gives funds for drug rehab in PH
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SAN FRANCISCO – Filipino American critics and supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte predictably gave different reactions to a Palace spokesman’s claim of “credible” reports of a Filipino American plot to oust the president by January next year.
Read more: Duterte’s Fil-Am backers, critics tussle over alleged ouster plot
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LAOAG CITY -- Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos pled forgiveness for the “sins” of her father, the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos, at the end of a three-day celebration of his 99th birthday in Batac City on Sunday, September 11.
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Practically asking where the love has gone, a US Embassy official on Wednesday, Oct. 5, said President Duterte’s latest outbursts were at odds with the long and warm ties between the Philippines and the United States.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. called President Rodrigo Duterte’s debut on the global stage “brilliant” despite his spat with US President Barack Obama which dominated the buzz in the recently concluded Asean Summit in Laos.
Read more: Yasay on Duterte global stage debut: He was brilliant
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