Marcos congratulates Trump on claimed victory in US presidential election

gmanetwork.com November 6, 2024, 12:01 PM UTC

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Donald Trump on his claimed victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Marcos expressed optimism about future cooperation between the Philippines and the U.S., emphasizing their shared values and long-standing partnership.

Trump's victory marks a significant political comeback after leaving office in 2021. He reportedly improved his performance across various regions compared to the 2020 election, despite earlier predictions of his political decline.

Philippine Ambassador to the U.S., Jose Manuel Romualdez, stated that U.S.-Philippines relations will remain strong regardless of the election outcome. He noted that both Trump and Kamala Harris's camps assured continuity in foreign policy.

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