WATCH: Baste Duterte on Dad's critics, Inday Sara's pregnancy.

<br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OLt_lv4Z-rI" width="693"></iframe><br /> <div style="font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; padding: 10px 0px;"> MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte's youngest son, Sebastian, is unaffected by unrelenting criticism of his father, saying it comes with the territory.</div> <div style="font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; padding: 10px 0px;"> The young Duterte, more popularly known by his nickname "Baste," said that with over two decades of public service under his father's belt, the family is used to critics.</div> <div style="font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; padding: 10px 0px;"> "Not really, it's politics, it's gonna happen. I'm his son for 28 years. We had it coming. Alam niyo naman yun [You know that]," he told ABS-CBN News</div> <div style="font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; padding: 10px 0px;"> While not entirely unaffected, the young Duterte said the family has learned to live with criticism.</div> <div style="font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; padding: 10px 0px;"> "Of course, maaapektuhan ka naman; it's just that marunong ka lang maging numb [Of course you get affected. It's just that you learn how to get numb]."</div> <div style="font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; padding: 10px 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;">Duterte also talked about his older sister, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, who is coping with the loss of two of three unborn babies in her womb.</span></div> <div style="font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; padding: 10px 0px;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><i>"She's okay, okay naman siya. Yes, she lost the twins but there is still one more so she's resting, she's always resting. Maybe trying to go to work, but not really working araw-araw siguro sa opisina [but not really working in the office everyday]. She needs to be careful to take care of the baby," he said.</i></span></div> <div style="font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; padding: 10px 0px;"> At the launch of "Probinsaya," an art exhibit celebrating Mindanao's untold treasures on Thursday, Duterte remained unfazed by misconceptions surrounding Mindanao. </div> <div style="font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; padding: 10px 0px;"> <i>"We are proud. Whatever, you know like kung paano nila kami titignan [how we are seen], we're still Mindanaoans. We're proud of ourselves," he said.</i></div> <div style="font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; padding: 10px 0px;"> <i><br /></i></div> <div style="font-family: franklin-gothic-urw, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; padding: 10px 0px;"> <i>SOURCE: <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/23/16/baste-duterte-on-dads-critics-inday-saras-pregnancy">ABS-CBN</a></i></div>

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LOOK: Duterte bares P1-B donation to Philippine government.

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;">President Rodrigo Duterte says he will use part of the donation – given by someone who doesn't want to be identified – to build field hospitals for soldiers</span></h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmvd16kT63-G0wfTJwIwOjqwEFcpT8OJrLv_03qB4wNJ0thei6Jj0fZV7UFMwHqp-1ALCHoM3lAfaqS2BmZgg_U_wvXhmTnBKbTK3m6FYSH5TgfrWrgBf43lz__SE2Gv2gjOMt9Xli4A/s1600/IMG_1183_CB70EA947C7C4D12A48467B47C74A9AC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmvd16kT63-G0wfTJwIwOjqwEFcpT8OJrLv_03qB4wNJ0thei6Jj0fZV7UFMwHqp-1ALCHoM3lAfaqS2BmZgg_U_wvXhmTnBKbTK3m6FYSH5TgfrWrgBf43lz__SE2Gv2gjOMt9Xli4A/s640/IMG_1183_CB70EA947C7C4D12A48467B47C74A9AC.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;">COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. President Rodrigo Duterte poses with members of the Philippine Army during a presidential trip to Gamu, Isabela, on September 17, 2016. Photo by Raymon Dullana/Rappler</span></h3> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;">ISABELA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte said on Saturday, September 17, that the Philippine government has received a P1-billion ($20.9 million) donation from an individual who wants to remain anonymous.<br /> <br /> Duterte mentioned the donation when he addressed the 5th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army in Gamu, Isabela. He said he will use part of the amount to build field hospitals for the military.<br /> <br /> "And 'yung mga field hospitals ninyo. I'd like to mention it to you now for the first time. Somebody is giving us one billion, to 'yung sa mga….Davao meron doon hospital. We will complete it so that kung maari lang, ipauna ko 'yung sa Jolo. Doon ko ilagay 'yung hospital na mga operating room, lahat na ng kailangan," the President said.</span><br /> <div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /> </span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: inherit;">(And for your field hospitals, I'd like to mention it now for the first time. Someone is giving us P1 billion. These are...We have hospitals like this in Davao. We will complete it so that if possible, we will prioritize the hospital for Jolo. I will place a hospital there with operating rooms and complete facilities.)<br /> <br /> Duterte did not name the donor saying, "he does not want me to mention his name." He did not discount the possibility that the person's identity would be "leaked out" later on.<br /> <br /> The President said he will use part of the donation to build a drug rehabilitation center in Cebu.<br /> <br /> Well-equipped military<br /> <br /> Duterte reiterated his assurance to the military that its forces will get enough equipment in fighting terrorists in the country.<br /> <br /> "What I can assure you is, for as long as I'm President, you will have all equipment and weaponry necessary to win the war or at least to defeat them in every fight," Duterte said.<br /> <br /> Duterte also reminded them not to allow the country to "disintegrate" amid the drug and terrorism problems in the country.<br /> <br /> "I am just saying that the ultimate warriors in the Constitution to protect the people is the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)....Just do what is the mandate of the Constitution and I will take care of you," Duterte said.<br /> <br /> Duterte said he will not allow any army or police to go to jail for doing job against terrorism and drug problems.<br /> <br /> He also said that he had given Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana the "absolute authority" to buy whatever is necessary. (READ: Why has Duterte visited 14 military camps in less than a month?)<br /> <br /> He also mentioned his earlier promise to convert his presidential plane into an air ambulance, so the military could "save more lives."<br /> <br /> Duterte added that in fighting the Abu Sayyaf, the army should reinvent themselvesfrom being soldiers in uniform to being "intelligence operatives." Terrorism, like in the Middle East, Duterte said, has accompanying urban terrorism, even if there is a front war.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">SOURCE: <a href="http://www.rappler.com/nation/146522-duterte-one-billion-donation-ph-govt?utm_content=buffer53e7b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer">RAPPLER</a></span></div>

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WATCH: Duterte vows peace in 3-6 months if elected president.

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;">Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte says he'll promote peace by talking to the NDF, MILF, MNLF, and other groups</span></h2> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="435" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nm67CP7WHs0" width="777"></iframe><br /> <h4 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;">NEW YEAR'S EVE. Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte greeted by New People's Army rebels in Agusan del Norte on December 31, 2015. Photo by Editha Z. Caduaya/Rappler</span></span></h4> <h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-g83DXaCoBy-sdxBDN1H7IiuDU4cD1jxofDqMB50Zbz9zu93OdXXwI0DXSbYRwiqvO9oOU8SeCNOmoZEJa4VeQO-pTxNR4nDTCDVhmAOUMpp4LVd5IilrCLc24E14J_W5H8GUMIdTew/s1600/20151231-duterte-with-npa_B84023043E9A4F3FA26BD5E9B28164DB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-g83DXaCoBy-sdxBDN1H7IiuDU4cD1jxofDqMB50Zbz9zu93OdXXwI0DXSbYRwiqvO9oOU8SeCNOmoZEJa4VeQO-pTxNR4nDTCDVhmAOUMpp4LVd5IilrCLc24E14J_W5H8GUMIdTew/s640/20151231-duterte-with-npa_B84023043E9A4F3FA26BD5E9B28164DB.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: magenta;">DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Should he become president, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte vows to build peace among different forces in the country within 3 to 6 months.</span></span></h4> <div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Duterte made this promise as he spoke to hundreds of residents of Barangay Durian in Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, after the New People's Army released abducted soldier Corporal Adriano Bingil on New Year's Eve.</span></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> <br /> The tough-talking mayor said his peace and order agenda involves discussions with different groups, such as the Communist Party of the Philippines' National Democratic Front (NDF), Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), indigenous peoples, and groups who have been victims of injustice.</span><br /> <div> <br /></div> <div> <span style="font-family: inherit;">"I will go into inclusive talks with all – NPA, CPP, NDF, and I would talk to the MNLF, MILF," he said. "You cannot promote peace in this country by remaining divisive in your dimensions about the struggles of life. Alam mo, pag sulo ka gihapon, nag aligotgot (you know, when you culture anger and hatred in you), how can you build a nation? Because peace must be inclusive, it must involve everybody, maskin kinsa ang presidente (whoever the president is)."<br /> <br /> Duterte also reiterated his pledge to stop corruption, illegal drugs, and criminality.<br /> <br /> "Ako wala ko'y kuan sa criminals, ug sa druga wala jud to ana." (I don't want drugs and criminals, I don't.)</span></div> <div> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="433" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rr_sEp7Pw7A" width="641"></iframe><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Duterte, tagged as the country's "Punisher" and "Dirty Harry," has been criticized by human rights activists for his iron-fist approach to criminality.<br /><br />In his latest political advertisement released in December 2015, the presidential candidate had this message for drug traffickers, corrupt officials, and other criminals:“Kung ayaw ninyong huminto at patuloy pa rin ang karahasan, ito na ang huli ninyongMerry Christmas.” (If you will not stop and the violence continues, this will be your last Merry Christmas.)</span></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> SOURCE: <a href="http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/117797-rodrigo-duterte-peace-order-agenda?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral">RAPPLER</a><br /><br /> <br /></div>

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Philippine President's shocking attack on U.S. ambassador -- and democracy

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhsNI7bxb6rPITcKmhqCymQtmEiowDXbiHawQO2yLOe1pqmUtUpnxizgpGuYo5ql0hMnGwRuDA0uL7_Q9RNzaHu37CD3zddrTln9xmhfiEPZYGV120Cj9l4lrBYaH2gpzgC79Wg08u1k/s1600/duterte-art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhsNI7bxb6rPITcKmhqCymQtmEiowDXbiHawQO2yLOe1pqmUtUpnxizgpGuYo5ql0hMnGwRuDA0uL7_Q9RNzaHu37CD3zddrTln9xmhfiEPZYGV120Cj9l4lrBYaH2gpzgC79Wg08u1k/s400/duterte-art.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>  Imagine a presidential election campaign in which a bombastic candidate campaigns by insulting people, and by making promises and threats that sound so outlandish that people think, surely, he must be exaggerating.<br /> <br /> Now imagine that candidate wins.<br /> <br /> Welcome to the Philippines, where Rodrigo Duterte, also known as "The Punisher" assumed the presidency on June 30.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> The experience should prove informative for people considering the election of another "tell-it-like-it-is" politician, America's very own Donald J. Trump.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxTQfOMWYDkQDWTvmVzC84nTJynxYSDIeBj4Anh3mz86V2C_H0ZFX8Okrqrat6tOZ5kHA1Yc1qYz_IL2818ildKFU8N38GkX0oYu7dAcvcWsUu15xQJCZQiMNu15HsiLC1EeM94kr4ZI/s1600/pjimage-14-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxTQfOMWYDkQDWTvmVzC84nTJynxYSDIeBj4Anh3mz86V2C_H0ZFX8Okrqrat6tOZ5kHA1Yc1qYz_IL2818ildKFU8N38GkX0oYu7dAcvcWsUu15xQJCZQiMNu15HsiLC1EeM94kr4ZI/s320/pjimage-14-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>  Duterte just caused an international incident when <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/10/politics/duterte-us-ambassador-comments/">he called the US ambassador a "gay son of a bitch</a>," during a recent speech to a military group. He claimed he used those words in a conversation with Secretary of State John Kerry when Kerry was visiting the Philippines.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> Duterte recounted for his audience how he complained to Kerry about Ambassador Philip Goldberg, one of America's most senior diplomats, because he interfered with the election by "giving statements here and there."</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> <a href="http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/290967-philippines-president-calls-us-ambassador-gay-son-of-a-whore" target="_blank">The State Department immediately called in the Philippines' representative in Washington to seek "a better understanding of why the statement was made</a>," according to spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> What's to understand? The candidate who campaigned with insults and threats is now governing with insults and threats. Much worse, it turns out his campaign threats, even the most outrageous, were not empty.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> Damage to the Philippines' international relations and diplomatic crises are the least of it.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> Duterte's brand new administration already has the worst traits of an emerging fascist dictatorship. Cross the thin-skinned strongman at your own risk.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> Like Trump, Duterte came across as a plainspoken strongman. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/10/opinions/strongmen-popularity-duterte-ghitis/">He attracted voters with promises to tackle the country's problems</a> without regard for the niceties of human rights or the trivial objections of the elites. He vowed to clean the streets of criminals and drug dealers. He said he would fill Manila Bay with the corpses of criminals.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> His previous pronouncements were just as shocking, and he refused to apologize for anything he had said or done. </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> <a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/philippines-leader-calls/3030620.html" target="_blank">The US ambassador apparently "pissed off" the President</a> when he criticized an astonishing<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/04/25/after-disgusting-gang-rape-joke-philippine-presidential-contender-duterte-widens-lead/" target="_blank"> joke by Duterte at a campaign rally about the rape and murder of an Australian missionary</a> in the city of Davao when Duterte was mayor there. Duterte said, "I was angry she was raped, yes, that was one thing. But she was so beautiful, I think the mayor should have been first. What a waste." The comment sparked criticism not only from the American envoy but also many others. </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> Duterte refused to apologize, and when his party expressed regrets on his behalf he disavowed the apology. </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> Apologizing is anathema to would-be strongmen, who portray themselves as infallible and all-powerful.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> To those who could not conceive of Dutarte's scandalous, lawbreaking promises becoming reality, his 5-week-old administration is coming as a shock. Those who feared it would be bad are watching in astonishment as the reality surpasses their fears.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> On June 25, several days before taking office, he addressed a crowd gathered in Davao to celebrate his victory. In the speech, broadcast nationwide, <a href="http://bigstory.ap.org/article/58fc2315d488426ca2512fc9fc8d6427/philippine-president-elect-urges-public-kill-drug-dealers" target="_blank">he announced a crackdown on drug dealers</a>, telling people to turn them in or just kill them. "Shoot him," he said, "and I'll give you a medal."</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> In the five weeks since he took office, hundreds have been murdered, killed without facing a judge, a jury or a trial.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph">  <a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/794598/kill-list-drugs-duterte" target="_blank">A local newspaper has a regularly updated "Kill List</a>," to track "the casualties of Duterte's war on crime." <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/08/philippines-poised-to-elect-tough-talking-punisher-rodrigo-duter/" target="_blank">Their count is 611 since the election. Other tallies top 1,000.</a></div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> A few days ago, <a href="http://time.com/4442666/philippines-duterte-drugs-naming-officials/" target="_blank">the President released a new list of judges, politicians and military figures who he claims are involved in drug trafficking.</a></div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph">   </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> The stunning provocation alarmed many Filipinos, including Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Maria Lourdes Sereno, who issued a letter politely urging the President to respect the "constitutional order." </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> <a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/804635/duterte-warns-sereno-get-out-of-my-way-or-its-martial-law#ixzz4Gv788xU8" target="_blank">Duterte responded by unleashing new and even more alarming threats.</a></div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> The President warned the Supreme Court that if it gets in his way he would order the executive branch not to obey the court. And he said he might declare martial law. That, in effect, would make him a dictator.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> In less than two months, the President is threatening to dismantle democracy and set supposedly co-equal branches of government at war with each other. <a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/804960/pangilinan-3-govt-branches-should-work-together-stop-word-war" target="_blank">One member of Congress implored the President and the justice to "work together for the good of the country."</a></div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> The President is not content to attack judges, criminals, and others in government who might interfere with his plans. If Duterte doesn't like you, whatever the reason, the future looks bleak. <a href="http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/06/03/1589571/duterte-takes-media" target="_blank">He has already declared that some journalists should be killed</a>. And refused to apologize.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> If the business community thought they'd have a champion in the executive mansion they're thinking again.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> On August 3, <a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/802996/duterte-to-destroy-monster-oligarchs" target="_blank">the President started to unveil his war on powerful business figures</a>. "I am fighting a monster," he said, "... believe me, I will destroy their clutches in our country." Then he went on to name some of the "monsters" he planned to destroy, wealthy individuals in a number of industries.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> Among those he listed was Roberto Ongpin, chairman of of PhilWeb, a major publicly traded gaming technology firm. <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-10/philippine-businessman-ongpin-to-sell-controlling-philweb-stake?utm_content=business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&cmpid%3D=socialflow-twitter-business" target="_blank">PhilWeb stock nosedived and Ongpin resigned.</a></div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> in this new world, Duterte decides who stays and who goes. If you want to stay, Duterte has to like you. Not all billionaires are monsters in his eyes. Gina Lopez, for example, a wealthy member of his Cabinet, doesn't have to be destroyed because, "She's a billionaire. But she's a crusader," the President explained. "She loves the country and she hates oligarchs."</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> Can the Philippines' hard-won democracy survive the Duterte autocracy? We will see. But for voters in others countries, enticed by this global wave of alluring autocrats -- including the United States and Donald Trump -- the disturbing news from the Philippines is a cautionary tale. Sometimes the hyperbole of the campaign trail is not hyperbole. Sometimes what you hear on the trail is just a preview of worse to come.</div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div> <div class="zn-body__paragraph"> Source: <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2016/08/10/opinions/philippine-president-opinion-ghitis/index.html?sr=fbcnni081116philippine-president-opinion-ghitis1020AMVODtopLink&linkId=27548979" target="_blank">CNN International</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

THE PRESIDENT Philippine President's shocking attack on U.S. ambassador -- and democracy

 Imagine a presidential election campaign in which a bombastic candidate campaigns by insulting people, and by making promises and threat...

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