Bizarre love triangle: Philippines' Duterte softens stance toward US before Japan visit

Bizarre love triangle: Abe to play mediator as Philippines-US-China relations reset CNBC Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe looks set to manage a delicate balancing act, as he hosts Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his raft of ... Philippines' Duterte softens stance toward US before Japan visit Reuters "The alliances are alive," Duterte told Japanese media in Manila on Monday, Kyodo News reported. "There should be no worry about changes of ...