The White House says it's confident about the future of US-Filipino relations, despite calls from Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to withdraw US military from the country.
Mr Duterte fears American troops could be targeted by Islamist militants operating on remote southern islands.
White House spokesperson Josh Earnest says he's not surprised by Mr Duterte's remarks.
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