Malacañang expects stable PH-US ties regardless of US poll results

Malacañang anticipates no significant shifts in the Philippines-US relationship irrespective of the US presidential election outcome, stating readiness to work with any American leader.

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque assured that the Philippines has a long history of close friendship with the United States and can work with any president.

While President Rodrigo Duterte rooted for his American counterpart Donald Trump, diplomats from both sides predicted the treaty allies' robust relations would continue under any leader.

Philippine Ambassador Jose Romualdez stated that Vice President Biden would likely consider the bigger picture and that the longstanding relationship between the two countries is more important than personal feelings.

US Acting Ambassador to Manila John Law expressed optimism that leaders from either the Democratic or Republican parties have nurtured strong relations with their Philippine counterparts in the past.

The US is one of the Philippines' major trading partners and a mutual defense treaty ally.