WASHINGTON on Monday sent its strongest statement of support to the Duterte government’s offensive against Islamic State-linked terrorists in Mindanao, saying the United States “proudly stands” with the Philippines, its long-standing treaty ally.
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made the statement following reports American troops have been tapped to provide technical assistance to Filipino soldiers battling the Maute terrorist group in Marawi City.
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