Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano appeared to have backpedalled on his position that the country would reject all kinds of aid and grants from the 28-member European Union (EU).

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Cayetano said the Philippines would still welcome foreign aid, including those from the EU.

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