PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has recognized the United States and China for providing aid to the Philippine government in the fight against Islamic State-linked terrorists in Marawi City. The President then mentioned the first batch of firearms and ammunition that China delivered late last month. Duterte said neither Putin nor Chinese President Xi Jinping sought something in return for their help. Walang head of state, si Putin o si President Xi Jinping magsabi, ‘O, bigyan kita but you should be loyal’ [No attachments. While highlighting America’s help in fighting terrorists, the President took another swipe at former US president Barack Obama for the latter’s criticism of his bloody war on drugs.

Source: Manila Times July 15, 2017 16:38 UTC