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US-PH ties will remain strong whoever wins US presidential polls — envoys
Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez stated that the alliance between the Philippines and the United States will remain strong irrespective of the outcome of the US presidential election.
Romualdez expressed confidence that there will be no significant shifts in US policies concerning the longstanding alliance.
He mentioned speaking with representatives from both the Donald Trump and Kamala Harris campaigns, who assured him that foreign policy would remain consistent.
US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson is "extremely confident" that Manila and Washington's alliance will be "steadfast and iron-clad" regardless of who wins the US presidential race.
Carlson highlighted the Philippines' "very strong bipartisan support" in America.
The US elections are crucial to the Philippines as they can influence Washington's policy towards the Indo-Pacific region and the country's territorial disputes with China.
Romualdez emphasized America's continued presence in the Indo-Pacific region as "crucial" for maintaining stability and upholding peace and security.
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