By Raïssa Robles

So my editor asks me – what is a special envoy for public diplomacy supposed to do?

The question is understandable. The Philippines already has highly respected former broadcaster Chito Sta. Romana as ambassador to Beijing. He speaks fluent Mandarin, has won an Emmy in news and documentary, is an economics graduate and on top of that has a masters degree in international relations from the US school for training ambassadors, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.

What more could Duterte ask for?

Ramon Tulfo, that’s what. [READ MORE…]