In contrast, Duterte is usually able to tell Beijing what he wants, sometimes talking directly to China President Xi Jinping, his supposed friend who had promised to do all that is needed to keep him in power. At the moment, Duterte wants to see action and the quick delivery of critical items, including armed forces materiel and rental for the use of Philippine military facilities. Olympians to use cardboard beds! His tweet: “Beds to be installed in the Olympic Village will be made of cardboard, this is aimed at avoiding intimacy among athletes. You heard it first from @TeamIreland gymnast @McClenaghanRhys – the sustainable cardboard beds are sturdy!”“Sustainability” popped up as the rationale behind the beds.

Source: Philippine Star July 21, 2021 15:56 UTC