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Anti-U.S. Protest violence ahead of Obama visit highlights concern over military pact in Philippines:

Riot policemen blocked the flag-waving activists near the heavily fortified embassy compound but the protesters slipped past them, sparking a brief scuffle in view of motorists stuck in traffic. Ref. Source 4

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Philippines seeks stronger commitment from U.S. In South China Sea dispute:

The Philippines is seeking a "Stronger commitment" From the United States to help its ally, the defense minister said on Monday, as China asserts its sovereignty over disputed areas of the South China Sea. Ref. Source 2c

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Obama called 'son of a wh*re'

MOST national leaders wouldn't dare insult the US President, let alone with such foul language. This guy didn't care. Ref. Source 1y.

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Anti-U.S. Protest in Philippines turns violent:

Protesters had gathered to demand an end to the presence of U.S. Troops in the country and to support a call by President Rodrigo Duterte for a foreign policy not dependent on the U.S., the country's longtime ally. Ref. Source 5c
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Philippines Duterte tells U.S. To forget about defense deal 'if I stay longer':

Duterte said he was against the presence of any foreign troops in his country and the United States could "Forget" an Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the Philippines, if he stayed longer, without elaborating. Ref. Source 4n.

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Philippines' Duterte tells US to prepare to leave the country:

"We do not need you," Duterte said in a news conference after arriving from visits to Cambodia and Singapore. "Prepare to leave the Philippines. Prepare for the eventual repeal or abrogation of the VFA." Ref. Source 9h.

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Duterte accuses U.S. Of building 'permanent' arsenal in Philippines:

President Rodrigo Duterte accused the United States on Sunday of risking regional stability by building permanent arms depots in his country, and threatened to respond by scrapping a security treaty between them. Ref. Source 7b.

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Bizarre twist in the fight against Islamic State. THE US has stepped in to help the Phillppines in its battle against a dangerous terrorist insurgency. But the country's President says they were never invited. Source 6o.