In Israel visit, Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte dogged by past rhetoric

September 01, 2018 4:18 PM

MANILA/JERUSALEM (REUTERS) – When Mr Rodrigo Duterte makes the first visit to Israel by a president of the Philippines next week, officials on both sides will try to play down his record of jarring invective while promoting commercial and military ties.

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