Duterte: Harsh Remarks Were Not Directed at President Obama

Duterte clarified that the controversial remarks he has articulated were not directed at the US President. On Friday, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said that his controversial remarks before flying to Laos on September 5 were not for US President Barack Obama. Duterte and Obama’s scheduled meeting was cancelled after the Philippine president called the US … Read more

Duterte and Delegation Arrive in Laos for ASEAN Summit

President Rodrigo Duterte finally came to Vientiane, Laos as his first trip abroad since June 30 when he sit as the 16th president. President Rodrigo Duterte arrived on Monday night in Laos to attend the 28th and 29th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits. The meeting of the member-states of the ASEAN will be … Read more

Duterte Ready to Talk to Obama on Human Rights Issue

Duterte expressed he is ready to meet with Obama on human rights concerns in Laos summit President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he is willing to meet with United States President Barrack Obama at the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit to be held in Laos on September 6. This was the statement of the President after … Read more

Duterte, Obama to Talk on Human Rights in Laos Meeting

US and Philippine presidents expected to touch on human rights on September 6 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and US President Barack Obama are expected to meet at the East Asia Summit which will be held in Laos on September 6. The White House said the two heads of states are geared to talk about the … Read more