Duterte hopes to boost ties with Russian Federation

He believes that Moscow “has more advanced high-precision systems”.

Before leaving for Moscow, Duterte told Russian journalists in Davao that he is open to seeking new defense alliances, including fresh arms deals with Russia and China. “We have lots of explosives here”, Duterte said, according to CNN Philippines.

According to Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, there is a long list of Filipino businessmen joining the President’s state visit to Russian Federation, which started today May 22 up to the 26th. At the end of the day is this: “you say it is yours and I say, it is mine”, he added.

“We have so many smart bombs but not as accurate”.

“I have nothing against America, [US President Donald] Trump is my friend.

We will fight you”, Duterte quoted Xi as saying.

The huge business contingent will be attending the business forum organized by the Philippines.

The Philippine leader did not mention it. “In fact, they are treated so well we have now recently had an influx of workers from Hong Kong and Middle East coming in”, said the envoy. Dapat i-bring up ito sa attention ng UN (We should bring this to the UN’s attention). After which, Duterte said Putin said to him, “Don’t forget to visit Russian Federation”.

According to the Philippine leader when he was nominated for the presidency, has staked his honor.

Despite a huge number of Filipinos being active smokers, accounting for nearly a third of the adult population (17 million) according to Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance, the order has generally been received positively by the general population. It’s not just a figure, not a problem. Do I have the cruise missiles to hit them?

The Reed Bank, also known as Recto Bank, is internationally recognized as part of the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), but China claims it as part of its territory.

Since taking office last June, Duterte has lashed out at then-President Barack Obama and his administration for criticizing his war on drugs, which has left thousands of suspected drug offenders dead.

The European Union also summoned a Philippine envoy in March to explain an expletive-laden tirade by Mr. Duterte, who threatened to hang EU officials for opposing his efforts to reimpose the death penalty.

The MVP group of companies was among the Philippine-based companies who supported the Duterte administration in building diplomatic and trade ties with Russian Federation, which have foreign policy differences with U.S. in the Syria crisis.

“We consider this visit as a landmark that will send a strong message of the Philippines’ commitment to seek new partnerships and strengthen relations with nontraditional partners such as Russian Federation”, she said. Before Duterte called himself a small fan to receive awards and rejected offer, University of the Philippines on awarding him the degree of doctor of law.

However, the White House has signalled that there will be less focus on human rights when it comes to foreign policy, and it is possible that Duterte could be embarking on a visit to Washington before long as well.