MANILA, Philippines — A month into the siege in Marawi City that has killed hundreds, the Duterte administration has not received-- and will not ask-- for any foreign assistance, government officials said on Friday. Charmaine Aviquivil, foreign affairs executive director for public diplomacy, said "no foreign aid was coursed" through the Department of Foreign Affairs so far. Humanitarian aid groups usually help by providing logistics to ensure aid is delivered to those who need them. For instance, the US helped transport aid to typhoon Yolanda victims in 2013. Duterte also apologized to the people of Marawi for declaring martial law.

Source: Philippine Star June 23, 2017 11:15 UTC