Hanoi (VNA) – The United States has withheld a major aid package to the Philippines because of significant concerns about the rule of law under President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration, said Molly Koscina, spokeswoman of the US Embassy in the Philippines on December 15.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a US agency which was set up to promote economic growth and reduce poverty around the world, will continue monitoring upholding events in the Southeast Asian country, she added.
She also underscored that all country partners are expected to maintain eligibility, which includes not just a passing scorecard but also a demonstrated commitment to the rule of law, due process and respect to human rights.
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