Duterte: America's Loose Philippine Pivot Anchor

Will the U.S. Lose Its Southern Anchor in the Pivot to China?

by TRNN

October 30, 2016

Whether President Duterte is threatening more than a rhetorical break is still an open question, says Walden Bello.

Walden Bello is a Former Congressman, serving three terms. He resigned owing to differences with the former administration of President Benigno Aquino, including Aquino's close relationship with the United States. He co-author two joint resolutions seeking the termination of the Philippines' Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States.