Activists warn U.S. envoy’s Davao trip signals deeper Mindanao foothold 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The first visit of U.S. Ambassador Lee Lipton to Davao City raised concerns from activists that this signals continuing U.S. military and economic interests in Mindanao. Lipton, recently assigned to the Philippines in May, made his first trip in Mindanao with a courtesy call on Davao City Mayor Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte on Oct. […]

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