The U.S. is seeking clarity, saying it is baffled as to why Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced it was time to separate from the relationship with the U.S.
The White House says it has received no formal or official request to change the relationship.
U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby confirmed Washington is not alone in trying to figure out what is going on.
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U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby says Washington's commitment to Manila remains unchanged.
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OUT: ...move forward."
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