By Alexis Romero and Pia Lee Brago
MANILA, Philippines - The United States yesterday renewed its commitment to help the Philippines in its fight against terrorism as the fighting in Marawi City entered its seventh week.
US Ambassador Sung Kim relayed his country’s commitment to President Duterte during their meeting at Malacañang yesterday afternoon, where they discussed combating terrorism and the rehabilitation of battle-ravaged Marawi City.
“Great discussion with President Duterte: Shared concerns regarding terrorist threat; reaffirmed our support for C/T (counterterrorism) and rehabilitation efforts in Marawi,” Kim said in a tweet.
Malacañang has yet to issue a statement about the meeting.
The US embassy has confirmed that American soldiers are providing technical assistance to government troops in Marawi.
Philippine officials clarified though that no American serviceman was directly involved in combat operations, as prohibited by the 1987 Constitution.
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