Duterte proposes joint Naval exercises with Japan

Duterte also said he had explained to Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe in talks on Wednesday just why he resented the United States, reiterating that Washington treated the Philippines like ‘dogs on a leash’ and lectured them about human rights in connection with his domestic campaign against drugs. The Philippine leader’s visit to Japan coincides with jitters about his foreign policy after weeks of verbal attacks on the United States, including threats to end military agreements, and overtures towards China. Duterte last week announced in China his ‘separation’ from the United States, but then insisted ties were not being severed and that he was merely pursuing an independent foreign policy.