president: This can only be characterized as an unprecedented diplomatic affront, in that the Philippine president goes to China and while attending an economic forum there, he announces that Manila decade-long alliance with Washington is over. "Your stay in my country was for your own benefit, according to Deutsche Welle. So time to say goodbye, my friend," he said, as if addressing the US. He also repeated his denunciation of Obama as a "son of a whore." The remarks were packaged by Duterte as a gift to his new friends in Beijing, and what an astonishing turnaround in ties they represent! Mutual interests Over the last 30 years, the Philippines has been one of the most important US allies in Asia. Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippines' unpredictable president, has declared his "separation" from his country longstanding ally and defense partner, the United States, during a state visit to China. The bilateral relationship has served well not only American interests, but also those of the Southeast Asian nation. This has allowed Manila armed forces to focus primarily on fighting threats posed by internal actors such as rebel groups active in the country south. For instance, strong defense ties with the US have freed the Philippines of the need to build a powerful military of its own for the defense of the country.
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