This popularity among the international media, and in essence the international community, seemingly only grew through the years as Duterte assumed the presidential post. It begged the question, “How is Duterte in the eyes of the international media and why is the international media picking up on stories regarding the president? Labiste said Duterte’s “folksy and wayward statements” not only attract local media but also the international media, especially when the statements made have implications towards the international community. You must remember that kung ikukumpara mo ang international media from national and regional media satin. Duterte’s popularity among the international media and the international community is seemingly not going anywhere any time soon.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 21, 2019 06:33 UTC