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US withholds aid, Duterte says farewell...

US Withholds Aid, Calls Duterte Killing Boasts 'Troubling'
December 15, 2016 | WASHINGTON — The United States said Thursday it is withholding a major aid package to the Philippines and is deeply troubled by a boast from the nation's leader that he used to drive around looking for criminals to kill.
It's the latest sign of strain in U.S.-Philippine relations since President Rodrigo Duterte launched a crackdown on illegal drugs has led to thousands of deaths in police gun battles. Courting new controversy, Duterte said in a speech Monday that as a former mayor he'd patrol on a motorcycle hunting for criminals to kill to set an example for police to follow. Duterte said he was "really looking for an encounter to be able to kill.''

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A soldier salutes as Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrives to take part during the change of command for the new Armed Forces chief at a military camp in Quezon city, Metro Manila​

White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters, "Those comments are deeply troubling, and they certainly are at odds with the Philippine government's stated commitment to due process and rule of law.'' Earnest reiterated U.S. concern about extrajudicial killings by or at the behest of Philippine government authorities - criticism that has angered Duterte, who has taken a hostile stance toward the U.S. and reached out to China and Russia since taking office in June.

The U.S.-government aid agency, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, said that its board this week deferred a vote on a renewal of development assistance package for the Philippines, "subject to a further review of concerns around rule of law and civil liberties.'' The Philippines has been slated for another aid package after its previous five-year, $434 million poverty reduction program was completed in May. The agency's spokeswoman, Laura Allen, said Thursday it will continue to monitor events in the Philippines. The next board review is in March 2017.

US Withholds Aid, Calls Duterte Killing Boasts 'Troubling'

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Philippines Duterte Says ‘Bye, Bye’ to US, Its Aid
December 17, 2016 - Possibly thinking a major U.S. aid package had been terminated, an enraged Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said “bye, bye” to America in retaliation Saturday and threatened to dissolve an agreement that allows U.S. troops to visit the Philippines.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation, a U.S. government aid agency, did not actually cancel the aid. Instead, the agency deferred a vote on the renewal of aid for the Philippines “subject of a further review of concerns around rule of law and civil liberties.” Duterte won the presidential election earlier this year largely based on his promise to aggressively target drug dealers and criminals. Philippine police and vigilantes have killed at least 3,600 people for drug use and drug sales since Duterte took office at the end of June. “We can survive without American money,” Duterte said, “but you know America you might also be put to notice. Prepare to leave the Philippines. Prepare for the eventual repeal for the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement.”

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during the 80th National Bureau of Investigation anniversary, Nov. 14, 2016. On Thursday Duterte said he might withdraw from the International Criminal Court.​

The controversial leader also said Saturday he would set aside a ruling by an international arbitration tribunal that invalidated Beijing’s claims to most of the busy South China Sea, because he doesn’t want to impose on China, which has apparently installed weapons on the South China Sea territory. Philippines Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay, Jr. said, “We want to make sure that there will be no further actions that will heighten the tensions” between China and the Philippines. Manila has been one of Washington’s chief Asian allies since the two sides signed a mutual defense treaty in 1951.

Since 2002, 50 to 100 American advisers have normally worked in the archipelago’s southwest, helping to keep Muslim rebels in check. Since the two sides signed an agreement in 2014, American naval personnel have visited to help the country watch for Chinese ships in contested waters. The United States, a former colonizer of the Philippines, also gives many work visas to Filipinos and was the country’s No. 2 source of foreign direct investment after Japan in 2013. In 2013 the United States invested $1.3 billion in the Philippines.

Philippines Duterte Says ‘Bye, Bye’ to US, Its Aid
 
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US Withholds Aid, Calls Duterte Killing Boasts 'Troubling'
December 15, 2016 | WASHINGTON — The United States said Thursday it is withholding a major aid package to the Philippines and is deeply troubled by a boast from the nation's leader that he used to drive around looking for criminals to kill.
It's the latest sign of strain in U.S.-Philippine relations since President Rodrigo Duterte launched a crackdown on illegal drugs has led to thousands of deaths in police gun battles. Courting new controversy, Duterte said in a speech Monday that as a former mayor he'd patrol on a motorcycle hunting for criminals to kill to set an example for police to follow. Duterte said he was "really looking for an encounter to be able to kill.''

FF892BF7-E6AC-4AE9-AA31-41EB94758A67_cx0_cy7_cw0_w250_r1_s_r1.jpg

A soldier salutes as Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrives to take part during the change of command for the new Armed Forces chief at a military camp in Quezon city, Metro Manila​

White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters, "Those comments are deeply troubling, and they certainly are at odds with the Philippine government's stated commitment to due process and rule of law.'' Earnest reiterated U.S. concern about extrajudicial killings by or at the behest of Philippine government authorities - criticism that has angered Duterte, who has taken a hostile stance toward the U.S. and reached out to China and Russia since taking office in June.

The U.S.-government aid agency, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, said that its board this week deferred a vote on a renewal of development assistance package for the Philippines, "subject to a further review of concerns around rule of law and civil liberties.'' The Philippines has been slated for another aid package after its previous five-year, $434 million poverty reduction program was completed in May. The agency's spokeswoman, Laura Allen, said Thursday it will continue to monitor events in the Philippines. The next board review is in March 2017.

US Withholds Aid, Calls Duterte Killing Boasts 'Troubling'

See also:

Philippines Duterte Says ‘Bye, Bye’ to US, Its Aid
December 17, 2016 - Possibly thinking a major U.S. aid package had been terminated, an enraged Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said “bye, bye” to America in retaliation Saturday and threatened to dissolve an agreement that allows U.S. troops to visit the Philippines.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation, a U.S. government aid agency, did not actually cancel the aid. Instead, the agency deferred a vote on the renewal of aid for the Philippines “subject of a further review of concerns around rule of law and civil liberties.” Duterte won the presidential election earlier this year largely based on his promise to aggressively target drug dealers and criminals. Philippine police and vigilantes have killed at least 3,600 people for drug use and drug sales since Duterte took office at the end of June. “We can survive without American money,” Duterte said, “but you know America you might also be put to notice. Prepare to leave the Philippines. Prepare for the eventual repeal for the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement.”

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during the 80th National Bureau of Investigation anniversary, Nov. 14, 2016. On Thursday Duterte said he might withdraw from the International Criminal Court.​

The controversial leader also said Saturday he would set aside a ruling by an international arbitration tribunal that invalidated Beijing’s claims to most of the busy South China Sea, because he doesn’t want to impose on China, which has apparently installed weapons on the South China Sea territory. Philippines Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay, Jr. said, “We want to make sure that there will be no further actions that will heighten the tensions” between China and the Philippines. Manila has been one of Washington’s chief Asian allies since the two sides signed a mutual defense treaty in 1951.

Since 2002, 50 to 100 American advisers have normally worked in the archipelago’s southwest, helping to keep Muslim rebels in check. Since the two sides signed an agreement in 2014, American naval personnel have visited to help the country watch for Chinese ships in contested waters. The United States, a former colonizer of the Philippines, also gives many work visas to Filipinos and was the country’s No. 2 source of foreign direct investment after Japan in 2013. In 2013 the United States invested $1.3 billion in the Philippines.

Philippines Duterte Says ‘Bye, Bye’ to US, Its Aid
Now Duterte will sign some kind of defense agreement with China...
It's not a right move for US goverment.. :eusa_think:
 
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