no matter how controversial."
Sen. Panfilo Lacson, an independent Philippine lawmaker, lashed out at the presidents press officers Wednesday, saying they were damaging the credibility not only of the head of state but of the country. Whatever the president says should be considered official policy, no matter how controversial, he said.
Mr. Dutertes spokesmen didnt respond to questions sent Wednesday.
In recent days, the 71-year-old Mr. Duterte has said the Philippines would stop patrolling the South China Sea alongside the U.S. Navy to avoid being part of any hostile act toward Beijing; called for the departure of some U.S. troops; and said he would pursue a more independent foreign policy and shop for weapons in China and Russia.
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Sen. Panfilo Lacson, an independent Philippine lawmaker, lashed out at the presidents press officers Wednesday, saying they were damaging the credibility not only of the head of state but of the country. Whatever the president says should be considered official policy, no matter how controversial, he said.
Mr. Dutertes spokesmen didnt respond to questions sent Wednesday.
In recent days, the 71-year-old Mr. Duterte has said the Philippines would stop patrolling the South China Sea alongside the U.S. Navy to avoid being part of any hostile act toward Beijing; called for the departure of some U.S. troops; and said he would pursue a more independent foreign policy and shop for weapons in China and Russia.