Malaybalay City, Philippines--- President Rodrigo Duterte vehemently denied reports that he initiated backdoor talks with the Maute group in Marawi City. In an interview at Camp Bahain, Thursday, July 6, Duterte emphasized “No I did not… he’s a pretender. I have never talked to terrorists, that’s one. I will never talk to criminals and to … [Read more...] about Duterte denies initiating backdoor talks with Maute group