27 September 2016

News Story: Duterte I'm about to cross boundaries with US

Referring to Philippine’s recent meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Mevdevev, President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he’s “about to cross the Rubicon” of Philippines-United States alliance.

“I’m about to cross the Rubicon between me and the United States. At least for the next six years. I would need your help,” he said, referring to his meeting earlier this month with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Mevdevev at the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.

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