Malacañang on Friday denied there is a “humanitarian crisis” in Marawi City after President Rodrigo Duterte sought allies’ help in rebuilding the conflict-torn city.

In a news conference, Palace spokesman Ernesto Abella said Duterte welcoming aid from the country’s international partners is just “normal for friends” to help each other especially in times of crisis.

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