It is true that Duterte has managed to strengthen the foreign relations of Philippines, by bringing Russia and China on his side. But at the same time, the Western nations remain as Philippines' allies. Donald Trump has shown appreciation towards Duterte.
Duterte and Donald Trump is plan to meet each other but no date yet I think on ASEAN summit meeting.
Duterte and Donald Trump facing same problem like making news without a basis from the bias media.
No one trusts the mainstream media nowadays. If the MSM had such a hold in the Philippines, then Duterte might have been overthrown in a military coup by now. Or at least, his popularity ratings could have dipped. We are well past the era, where media had a strong influence in the election outcomes and popularity ratings.