The US ambassador to the Philippines has relayed to President Duterte Washington’s reaffirmation of its full support for the country’s counterterrorism efforts. Duterte met with US Ambassador Sung Kim at Malacañang on Monday and discussed ways to combat terrorism and rehabilitation efforts in Marawi City. “The Ambassador reiterated the US government’s full support for the Philippine government operations in Marawi as well as in its reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts for the Islamic city,” presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a Palace briefing on Tuesday. In a Twitter post on Monday, Kim said he had a “great discussion” with Duterte as they both reaffirmed both countries resolve to address terrorism, including the rehabilitation efforts in Marawi City. For donation from overseas:Inquirer Foundation Corp account:Inquirer Foundation Corp. Banco De Oro (BDO) Current Account No: 007960018860Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 04, 2017 11:50 UTC