Philippines won't be 'lackey' to anyone - incoming foreign minister


  • World
  • Thursday, 02 Jun 2016

Philippines' President-elect Rodrigo Duterte answers questions during a news conference in Davao City, southern Philippines May 31, 2016. REUTERS/Lean Daval

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines will not distance itself from its long-time security ally, the United States, but neither will it be a lackey to any foreign power, incoming Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay told Reuters on Wednesday.

In his first interview with the foreign media since being appointed by President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, the lawyer by training sought to underline the Philippines' independence in dealing with disputes with China over the South China Sea.

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