Duterte's Rant Another Headache for U.S. From Ally

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's latest wave of insults isn't the first time America has found itself exasperated with an Asian ally. Photo: EPA

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[fazbell]

Leave him alone. He is right. Philippines is an independent, sovereign country which welcomes Americans. What more do you want???

[romarochannel]

He is not controversial leader he is the genuine leader

[sunnysideliving]

Proud of my brave president. We are a soveriegn state, and no one is above the other. Mabuhay po kayo, Pres. Duterte! 🇵🇭

[comradealexev]

I really love Duterte even I'm Russian cause he is the only one who punished anyone who made something bad about his country!
*BIG SALUTE!*

[MyApollo]

Philippines may not be as Powerful as France, UK and other allies of the US but its the most loyal and longest ally of US in South East Asia and the Obama administration should be more sensitive to that. Filipinos fought side by side with the Americans in almost all the wars it entered since World War 2 never left the side f the Americans. Even during the cold war where many of its neighbors defected to the communists and yet at this time US is taking care of China more than the Philippines just watching as the Chinese taking over parts of the Philippine territory. So who can blame if this new president who s more patriotic may show some grudge to the Americans?

[diwafeck]

I'm proud of our President, he sits high standard of leadership, Good role models for the whole world. The best President ever in history, cleaned governance,

[desayeedcharles]

The world needs more leaders like Duterte. Respect for this brave man ✊🙌

[bennyshapira]

0:44 "This enraged China" - Shows a clip of Korean protesters

[personalemail]

My heart is overwhelmed knowing that our beloved President seeking respect that we Filipinos deserves. Respect begets respect, not bec. you are UN, EU, US and whatever. But because we deserve it !

[sambenito]

Thank you President Duterte for eradicating these demons and freeing us Filipinos from darkness! Kudos to you!

[jsg]

Mr Duterte did not directly cursed Mr Obama, its just an ordinary cursing out of disgust, to the interpreter of that tagalog word please you have a consience to correct it you are totally wrong with your interpretation.

[janecharity]

The best and strong-willed Philippine President ever! 💕

[feanabeltabil]

Du30 is a great president....who hate drugs....

[godesskali]

DUTERTE DUTERTE DUTERTE, THE BEST PRESIDENT EVER😎‼️

[dosgeminis]

The US allows VISA-FREE to some 30 Asian countries but not to PHILS who was its ally for 100 years.

[romeololoandrade]

Duterte is the best president ever in the
History of Phil politics although it's not easy butlittle by
Little ay naaayos din thanks digong

[gwendaliacernadela]

Mind your own backyard do not mind our counrtry

[jay-jpogi]

I am with our President and his actions..let critics criticize a person who is trying his best to clean his country..
as the saying goes, 'you cannot clean a house without getting your hands dirty.'

[kensamuelgo]

Long Live President Duterte. Best ever.

[douie]

Tourist and those American retirees in the country can attest to the stability of peace and order situation of the country. Criminality maybe still there.. This is inherent all over the world, but at lest its now minimize compared to the past President.