Nag-alok ng $32 milyon ang United States para gamitin ng pamahalaan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa kampanya nito laban sa ilegal na droga at krimen.
Ang nasabing halaga ay ipinabatid ni US Secretary of State John Jerry, nang mag-courtesy call ito kay Pangulong Duterte noong Miyerkoles.
“The United States committed $32 million in training and services. Basically it will come in form of trainings and stuff for law enforcement,” ayon kay Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella.
Bukod sa nasabing assistance, nag-usap ang Pangulo at si Kerry hinggil sa iba pang ‘concern’ ng dalawang bansa.
“They discussed common concerns terror, crime, drugs, religious fanaticism and maritime security. in relation to this, they also mention a menu of solutions,” ayon kay Abella. (Genalyn Kabiling)