Manila Bulletin
Duterte has no intention of visiting the United States
President Rodrigo Duterte declared that he will not visit the United States before his term ends, stating he has no intention of visiting the country anymore.
Duterte made this announcement during his final State of the Nation Address, deviating from his prepared remarks.
He blamed the media for the notion of his intent to visit the US.
The President recalled declining invitations to visit the White House from former US President Donald Trump.
Duterte mentioned that a precondition for his potential visit was the return of the Balangiga bells.
He has previously expressed strong disapproval of the US, particularly during Barack Obama's presidency, due to criticism of his anti-drug campaign.
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