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Here are some recent news articles and updates about President Rodrigo Duterte and the Philippines' relations with the United States:

Recent Developments:

  1. US-Philippines Relations: In a recent interview, President Duterte said that the Philippines is "not a vassal state" of the United States and that the country will not be dictated to by the US. He also reiterated his desire to improve relations with China and Russia. (Source: CNN Philippines)
  2. War on Drugs: The US has expressed concerns over the Philippines' war on drugs, which has resulted in thousands of deaths. The US has also suspended some military aid to the Philippines due to human rights concerns. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. Military Cooperation: Despite tensions over the war on drugs, the US and the Philippines have continued to cooperate on military issues. The two countries have signed several agreements, including a deal to enhance their military cooperation and a pact to share intelligence on terrorism. (Source: The Diplomat)
  4. Economic Ties: The US is the Philippines' largest trading partner, and the two countries have a strong economic relationship. The US has also provided significant aid to the Philippines, including disaster relief and development assistance. (Source: US Embassy in the Philippines)

Recent News Articles:

  1. "Duterte says Philippines won't be dictated to by US" (CNN Philippines, March 2023)
  2. "US suspends some military aid to Philippines over human rights concerns" (The New York Times, February 2023)
  3. "Philippines, US sign deal to enhance military cooperation" (The Diplomat, January 2023)
  4. "US-Philippines relations: A complex and evolving partnership" (Asia Times, December 2022)
  5. "Duterte's war on drugs: A human rights crisis in the Philippines" (The Guardian, November 2022)

Recent Quotes:

  1. "We are not a vassal state of the United States. We are a sovereign nation." - President Rodrigo Duterte (Source: CNN Philippines)
  2. "We will not be dictated to by the United States. We will not be bullied by the United States." - President Rodrigo Duterte (Source: The New York Times)
  3. "The Philippines is a friend of the United States, but we are not a vassal state." - President Rodrigo Duterte (Source: The Diplomat)