Duterte invited anew to visit US

Manila - President Rodrigo Duterte, who is likened to United States (US) President Donald Trump, is once again invited to visit Washington, Malacañang said on Friday, March 1.

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo saw similarities between Trump and Duterte.

Pompeo, who paid a courtesy call on Duterte on Thursday, February 28, told the Chief Executive about his same "style" and "controversial" acts with Trump.

"He (Pompeo) is very fond of the President. I remember when the President was talking about what he is doing for the country, pati 'yung mga controversial na galaw niya, pati 'yung cursing niya (including his controversial acts and cursing), the Secretary of State said, 'You're just like our President,'" Panelo told Palace reporters.