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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been under intense global scrutiny over the more than 2,000 suspected drug dealers and users killed since he took office, and President Obama has said he planned to raise the issue. (Associated Press)

Obama cancels meeting with Rodrigo Duterte after Philippine president calls him ‘son of a bitch’

By Josh Lederman and Kathleen Hennessey - Associated Press

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reviews the troops upon arrival in Vientiane, Laos to attend the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and other related summits Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Vientiane, Laos. Laos is this year's host of the annual regional meeting and its dialogue partners that includes the United States, Canada, Russia, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and India.(AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Obama threatens to cancel meeting with Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte

By Josh Lederman and Kathleen Hennessey - Associated Press

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dangerous Rodrigo Duterte

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Protesters rally at Rizal Park to oppose the burial of the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the Heroes' Cemetery on Aug. 14, 2016, in Manila, Philippines. (Associated Press)

Rodrigo Duterte plan for Ferdinand Marcos honor burial sparks backlash in Philippines

By Luke Hunt - Special to The Washington Times

In this Friday, July 1, 2016, file photo, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte addresses the troops during a military ceremony in suburban Quezon city northeast of Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez, File)

Rodrigo Duterte calls Philip Goldberg, U.S. ambassador, ‘gay son of a bitch’ prompting summons

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 1, 2016, file photo, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures during the &quot;Assumption of Command&quot; of new Police Chief, Director General Ronald Dela Rosa at Camp Crame, Philippine National Police headquarters, in suburban Quezon city, Philippines. Duterte publicly linked more than 150 judges, mayors, lawmakers, police and military personnel to illegal drugs Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, ordering them to surrender for investigation as he ratcheted up his bloody war against what he calls a &quot;pandemic.&quot; Duterte promptly relieved members of the military and police he named from their current posts and ordered government security personnel to be withdrawn from politicians he identified in a nationally televised speech. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)

Philippine leader links 150 judges, politicians to drugs

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

In this image made from video provided by Radio Television Malacanag, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks at his first state of the nation address Monday, July 25, 2016, before Congress in Manila, Philippines. Duterte has declared a unilateral cease-fire with communist guerrillas effectively immediately and asked the Maoist rebels to do the same to end decades of deadly violence and foster the resumption of peace talks. (Radio Television Malacanang via AP Video)

Rodrigo Duterte, Philippine president, declares cease-fire with communist rebels

By Jim Gomez and Teresa Cerojano - Associated Press

In this June 8, 2016 file photo, police conduct an overnight curfew for minors in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Drug pusher deaths jump as Philippine leader takes office

By Teresa Cerojano - Associated Press

In this Monday, May 9, 2016 photo, front-running presidential candidate Mayor Rodrigo Duterte answers questions from the media during a news conference shortly after voting at his hometown in Davao city in southern Philippines. Philippine lawmakers say Rodrigo Duterte has been elected president and Leni Robredo elected vice president in official vote count. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Rodrigo Duterte: ‘Son of a b—-h’ journalists fair game for assassination

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

President Obama waves Tuesday as he leaves the stage after speaking at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam. (Associated Press)

Rodrigo Duterte, Tsai Ing-wen wins in Philippines, Taiwan may trigger U.S.-China friction

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Rodrigo Duterte's campaign has been defined by his hard-line stances on everything from crime and trade to counterterrorism, punctuated by public comments that have confused and infuriated regional allies, experts and observers alike. (Associated Press)

Rodrigo Duterte, the ‘Filipino Donald Trump,’ poised for victory as U.S. watches anxiously

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

Rodrigo Duterte would bring a sharp break in style and substance from outgoing President Benigno Aquino, who has worked to improve ties with the U.S. military. (Associated Press)

Rodrigo Duterte, the ‘Filipino Donald Trump,’ leads presidential contest

By Luke Hunt - Special to The Washington Times