Duterte on US relations: 'No more military exercises' | Talk to Al Jazeera

CA 9+ Al Jazeera is funded in whole or in part by the Qatari government. Wikipedia Duterte on US relations: 'No more military exercises' | Talk to Al Jazeera 790,398 views •Oct 16, 2016 6.4K 309 Share Save Al Jazeera English 7.26M subscribers It's been about 100 days into the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte. Since he took power, the Philippine president has overseen the killing of more than 3,500 people in his war on drugs, offended world leaders and strained relations with the US. In an exclusive first interview since he was sworn in, we talk to Duterte about his controversial war on drugs and foreign policy - including deteriorating relations with the United States and potentially warming relations with China. In this second part of the interview, he discusses relations with the US. In response to why the Philippines is "pursuing a different paradigm" in its relationship with the United States, Duterte explains that his disaffection with the American leadership is related to US criticism of his war on drugs. "Had America just followed the normal procedure of calling the attention of a country to a certain violation, that would affect the laws of humanity, it could have just followed the due process, which is normally - according to everybody - going to the United Nations, airing a grievance and demanding an investigation. It should begin in the internal body of the United Nations because we are, or the Philippines is, a member of the United Nations." Conflicting reports about the military ties between the United States and the Philippines have also plagued the media of late. Without finality, Duterte confirms the potential cease of several long withstanding agreements between the two countries, including military exercises, the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, and even the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. As controversy continues to follow the Philippine president, be it whilst publicly cursing US President Barack Obama, branding former Philippine president and dictator Ferdinand Marcos as "the best" the country has ever seen, or being in favour of "emergency" shortcuts to execute "democratic" decisions, only one thing seems certain: in Duterte's view, none of his decisions thus far warrant any unfavourable comparisons. "For the life of me, I have yet to remember a thing that I did that would indicate that I have the traces of being dictatorial. 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The sins of colonialism will be very difficult to wash away. 185 B Adventures B Adventures 4 years ago Tough but fair interview. President Duterte answered everything honestly and got to explain his side. First 100 days as Philippines President and he has already made a big difference. Give him his 6 years in office and he will do great things. So many years of neglect and corruption. He is rebuilding his country for future generations. 651 Isaac Cavazos Isaac Cavazos 4 years ago (edited) As an American (living in Texas) I like this president. He's a lot more articulate than I thought. Our media makes him seem dangerous and stupid but he's a lot more knowledgeable then they make him out to seem. He's just a regular man who loves his country. Also the reporters were really rude. you're speaking to the ruler of a nation, have some respect. 234 ferrero8 ferrero8 4 years ago (edited) who would die for my country,except us??? i love this!!! 153 TheRoadToEnlightenment TheRoadToEnlightenment 4 years ago (edited) How could you hate this guy when all he is uttering is hard truths and sound logic. even his curses has its reasons. "they dont want to hear me out so I cursed them, now they are listening." got my 100% support and respect for this man, our president PDU30.. 280 DS DS 4 years ago The last part made me teary eyed. You can really feel that he loves his country more than his own life. Long love our president. The Filipinos love you very much. 302 Jefox Lepscorp Jefox Lepscorp 4 years ago "When I was explaining nobody listened, so I cussed and then I have their ear." A really great tactician. He knows why he does what he does. Hahaha. 372 furqan imran furqan imran 4 years ago I'm from Pakistan and I am very impressed with the way of explaining things by President Duterte!! We need these type of people to rule our country who are straight forward and have balls to face any super power's dirty agendas!!! 193 Ron Ron™ Ron Ron™ 4 years ago Dispute between China and PH?! We Filipino agrees on Peace Talks rather than war. You have to understand that our President is doing all this for the Filipino and for Our Country.. We support 100% our President. Do you agree? 138 Sam CS Sam CS 4 years ago "When I try to explain myself in all truth and professionalism, nobody within the media would listen to me, even the newspapers. But when I get angry and curse, I get their attention." (President Rodrigo Duterte) Slapped at all media spreading chaos and untruthful news... 152 Bren Corong Bren Corong 4 years ago (edited) My President only wants our country to be treated fairly by the other countries & organizations. Neutrality is his principle. He doesn't want war because our country cannot afford to go to war. And he knows for sure that if war happens our country will become a battleground because of our allegiance with the US. He does not want that to happen.