Manila: Friends, foes, church leaders and surveys gave President Rodrigo Duterte a resounding approval rating and “very good grades” for his first 100 days in office, sources and analysts said, adding he should capitalise on his popularity to expand his base to support his not so popular policies.
His peace initiatives with all warring factions of Filipino Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines and communist rebels who operate nationwide (both belong to more than 45-year old insurgency groups) is “worth praising,” said Congressman Carlos Isagani