After President Rodrigo Duterte cursed the United States, European Union and the United Nations and boldly declared that the Philippines does not need foreign aid at all, Palace Communications Chief Martin Andanar tried to soften the blow Sunday by hailing the country’s partnership with the country’s top donors.

“We welcome the steadfast commitment of EU and UN to the Philippines. Our partnership go beyond differences in policies,” Andanar said in a statement.

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