Philippines' Duterte says to stop quarrels with U.S. After Trump win:
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte congratulated Donald Trump on his election win and said on Wednesday he now wishes to stop quarrelling with the United States, recalling his anger at the Obama administration for criticising him Ref. Source 5f.
Maybe they'll fit nicely together but on the other hand trump could turn around and do the same things as other administrations so its a let's see waiting game.
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Duterte tells local tycoons: 'I owe you nothing,' opening Philippines to foreign investment;
"The only way for the deliverance of this country is to remove it from the clutches of the few people who hold the power and money," Duterte told a news conference. Ref. Source 1h.
Trump Extends White House Invite to Philippine Leader Who Called Obama 'Son of a Bitch':
The 'animated' phone call and subsequent invitation are a marked change from official U.S. Policy following the souring of relations between Manila and Washington. Ref. Source 2g.