Two of President Duterte’s most outspoken political enemies were among the VIPs invited aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt when it called at Manila Bay. Senator Antonio Trillanes and Congressman Gary Alejano — both former military men with convictions for mutiny — were among the guest list for the aircraft carrier’s port visit last weekend. Senator… Full Story »
US-Philippine relations
Survey finds USA remains the most trusted country in the Philippines
A survey of Filipinos has found that Uncle Sam remains a popular figure, with the USA named as the most trusted foreign nation. Filipinos were asked to rate 14 countries in the fourth quarter of 2017 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The results showed that just three countries received “very good” net trust (percentage ‘much… Full Story »
Protest against US “interference” marks Filipino-American Friendship Day
Militant groups marked Filipino-American Friendship Day — July 4 — with a protest outside the US Embassy in Manila. Today’s protest, which also coincided with the USA’s Independence Day, was in opposition to American “interference” in Philippine affairs. Tension mounted at the corner of Mabini Street and UN Avenue when protesters came up against a… Full Story »
Tributes to Filipino American victim of USS Fitzgerald collision
A Filipino American sailor has been confirmed among the dead after a collision between the USS Fitzgerald and a Philippine-flagged merchant ship off the coast of Japan. Seven sailors died when the Navy destroyer ship was in collision with the 30,000-ton ACX Crystal on Saturday. Among the dead was Carlos Victor Sibayan of Chula Vista,… Full Story »
President Duterte risks losing support if he gets too close to Donald Trump
The president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, has become one of the world’s most notorious politicians. He revels in being referred to by nicknames such as “Duterte Harry”, “The Punisher”, and “The Trump of the East”. Outspoken and populist, he is best known for his unrelenting and violent war on drugs. But outsiders are confounded… Full Story »
