US President Donald Trump praised Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte during a phone call for doing a "great job", according to Mr Duterte's spokesperson.
Trump was aware of the criticism Duterte had received for his controversial war on drugs, the spokesperson added.
The US President extended a White House invitation to Rodrigo Duterte during a phone call on Saturday.
Harry Horton reports from Washington.
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