White House: Asia Pacific–China alliance ‘within America’s interest’(Manila Bulletin) US President Barack Obama (L) and Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. “We don’t consider this a zero-sum game,” Schultz said, referring to President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement about the Philippines’ “separation” from America. “Quite frankly, I don’t know what he means by separation, I don’t know what he means by economic separation either, our two economies, like the world economy are very much linked,” said Goldberg. Filipinos should expect for the U.S. no longer being treated special under President Duterte, Heydarian said. He also said Duterte’s controversial statements and spewing of expletives against U.S. President Barack Obama may alienate the American people.

Source: Manila Bulletin October 21, 2016 09:22 UTC