WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday said it was keen to work with whoever wins the presidential elections in the Philippines, after foul-mouthed populist Rodrigo Duterte claimed victory.

“We look forward to working with and congratulating the winner,” State Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau said.

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