Philippines' Duterte to raise unfinished business in address to the nation.
MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to tackle some unfinished business when he delivers his State of the Nation Address on Monday , mid-way into his six-year term.
His aides said his 45-minute speech will be short and sweet. His detractors, however, say it will be a harbinger of darker times ahead.Enjoy unlimited access to ST's best work Subscribe Now
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