MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte wants US President Donald Trump to lay off the topic of human rights during their first bilateral meeting. I take care of my country,” Duterte said during a televised press briefing before his departure for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meet in Da Nang, Vietnam. Earlier, a White House official reportedly said that Trump plans on discussing the human rights situation in the Philippines on his forthcoming meeting with Duterte. READ: Trump to raise human rights with Duterte at ASEAN SummitThe Philippine president received criticisms from the international community after the spate of drug-related killings due to the government’s anti-drug campaign. Duterte and Trump will also meet at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Vietnam.

Source: Philippine Star November 08, 2017 10:30 UTC