Title:

 Duterte goes soft on China: Let’s talk

Author:

AFP & Estrella Torres

Source:

Inquirer

Date:

July 6, 2016 

Description:

PRESIDENT Duterte on Tuesday offered China conciliatory talks on a long-awaited international tribunal ruling over Beijing’s maritime claims, a week before the verdict. Mr. Duterte, who was sworn into office last week, said he was optimistic that the UN-backed tribunal in The Hague would rule in favor of the Philippines.