PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has recognized the United States and China for aiding the Philippines in its fight against Islamic State-inspired terrorists in Marawi City.

"Let us give [credit] where credit is due. The United States helped the Armed Forces in this fight," Duterte told Filipino-American tourists during the 11th Ambassadors’ Tour Philippine reception in Davao City on Friday.

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