A cornerstone of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration is his so-called “independent foreign policy“. As a former American colony, the Philippines’ relationship with the United States can be described as one… Continue reading "Pemberton’s release shows Duterte’s “anti-Americanism” is all rhetoric, no substance"
After going back and forth countless times, it seems President Rodrigo Duterte has finally decided to revoke the Philippines’ Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States. It can be… Continue reading "The VFA fiasco exposes President Duterte’s heavy-handed approach to decision-making"
President Rodrigo Duterte has found another reason to verbally attack the United States government, as one of his most loyal henchmen – former Police chief, now Senator Ronald “Bato” dela… Continue reading "The Visiting Forces Agreement was problematic even before Bato dela Rosa’s visa cancellation"
President Rodrigo Duterte has never been shy to voice out criticism towards the United States. In 2016 he called their former President Barack Obama a “son of a whore”, the… Continue reading "Despite Duterte’s rhetoric, the Philippines is still and always have been an American semi-colony"
