(CNN)President Obama has personally called his counterpart in the Philippines with a subtle message about the importance of human rights. Just weeks ago, in his last campaign speech, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte told a crowd to "forget the laws of human rights." Duterte's tough-on-crime stance proved popular with Filipino voters as he won by a landslide, with his two closest rivals pulling out within 24 hours. Duterte vows to be 'dictator' against evil JUST WATCHED Tough-talking Duterte -- popular and polarizing. Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Tough-talking Duterte -- popular and polarizing. 00:59 According to a statement issued by the White House, Obama commended the country for its...
