US President Barack Obama has something to say to Duterte! Must read!
US President Barack Obama congratulated the presumptive president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte. This was because of his landslide victory during the elections.
Obama also "highlighted the enduring values that underpin our thriving alliance with the Philippines... including our shared commitments to democracy, human rights, rule of law, and inclusive economic growth,"
He added: "The two leaders affirmed their interest in seeing the relationship continue to grow on the basis of these shared principles,"
The 71-year-old tough talking Duterte was accused by rights groups of running vigilante death squads in the city of Davao, the place he ruled for the past two decades.
Moreover, Duterte has pledged to restore the death penalty and order military snipers to kill suspected criminals.
Meanwhile, the Philippines is one of Washington's closest allies in Southeast Asia. However, Duterte claims that he may make a difference.
He stated that it is up to American officials to fix relations with him. He also said that he is now prepared to hold direct talks with Beijing regarding the sensitive territorial dispute in the South China Sea, ignoring the support of US to Manila.
Duterte will take over as the 16th president on June 30, following Benigno Aquino III.
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