Manila, Sept. 4 -- The Philippines will continue receiving United States' support on health security, specifically on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention, under the Trump administration, a senior Department of State official said Thursday.

At a media roundtable in Manila, State Department Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jonathan Fritz confirmed that health remains a priority under Washington, DC's realigned foreign assistance to the Philippines.

"We expect to continue to focus on the health sector as one of the key areas where we will be a very reliable and forward-leaning assistance partner with the Philippines going forward," Fritz said.

Although he did not disclose specifics, Fritz explained that the US Embassy's Fore...