'Master of insults' considers Putin an idol

Public opinion calls Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte a "master of insults".

The Philippine president calls Mr Putin "my idol".

However, in a recent interview when talking about some of his counterparts on the world stage, Mr. Duterte appeared more humble and friendly, as commented by Business Insider.

For example, when asked what he thought of Hillary Clinton, Mr. Rodrigo Duterte replied: "She will be a good president." And Trump is a "good candidate." However, Mr. Duterte's "most glowing praise" was reserved for President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader was called "my idol" by the Philippine president.

"Describing Putin, I describe myself. He doesn't have any personal illusions. He knows he is not prepared to be a politician or a head of state. He acts as a President should," Rodrigo Duterte declared.

Duterte’s high praise of Putin is not the first time. In October, the Filipino politician was asked which of the US presidential candidates he liked best. He dodged the question, then declared: “My favorite is Putin.”

According to Sputnik