Osmena says: Duterte 'mishandling' foreign affairs

 Former Senator Sergio Osmeña III on Monday slammed President Rodrigo Duterte for “mishandling” the international affairs and relations of the Philippines.

Duterte has both shocked and confused members of the diplomatic community over his harsh and flip-flopping statements on the Philippines’ relations with its long-time ally, the US.

Following a string of attacks against the US, Duterte announced during his state visit in China his “separation” from the US. However, upon arrival in the Philippines, he took back his words and said the country is not severing ties with the superpower.

Osmeña said Duterte is making enemies, a behavior he said should not be exhibited by a country’s leader.