Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech in Manila on July 12. Photo: EPA
Will Duterte mention fishing deal with China in State of Nation address? No one knows for sure
- The Philippines president has been unpredictable in previous year’s speeches. This year, he has said he will ‘educate’ Filipinos about his verbal agreement with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the disputed South China Sea
- But Filipinos want him to talk about jobs, pay and other livelihood issues
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech in Manila on July 12. Photo: EPA