US sends envoy to PH to clarify Duterte’s ‘separation’ from US
A top US State Department official will be visiting the Philippines this weekend as they seek an explanation from Philippine authorities ...
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US warns Duterte: ‘No free pass’ on cusswords
THE US State Department said that no head of state would get a free pass on “unhelpful rhetoric” but said ...
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US won’t interfere as PH turns to china, russia
THE US State Department said Tuesday that Washington will not interfere with President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to pursue alliances or ...
Read moreUS renews travel ban to N. Korea
Washington—The US State Department updated its strong travel warning on North Korea on Thursday in light of Pyongyang’s recent warning ...
Read morePalace: Remark on Goldberg explained to US State Dept.
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella reports that Philippine Charge d’Affaires to Washington Patrick Chuasoto has already explained to the U.S. State ...
Read moreDFA: Ties with U.S. strong amid Duterte-Goldberg row
The Philippines' firebrand President Rodrigo Duterte has sparked a fresh diplomatic row with his colorful language, calling the US ambassador ...
Read morePH envoy told: Clarify ‘homo’ remarks
THE US State Department summoned Philippine Chargé d ‘Affairés to Washington Patrick Chuasoto to clarify President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks against ...
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