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VP Leni congratulates US President-elect Biden, VP-elect Harris
Vice President Leni Robredo congratulated US president-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their victory in the US presidential elections.
Robredo stated that Biden's win signifies the shared democratic ideals, civil rights, faith, and inclusivity between the Philippines and the United States.
Biden has pledged to work towards unifying the United States and to be a driver of healing for the divided nation.
Harris, the first woman and first person of color elected as Vice President, vowed to fight racial discrimination.
More than 90 percent of Black women voted for the Biden-Harris ticket, representing the widest margin in any voting bloc in the US.
Filipinos also celebrated the win of the American leaders on social media.
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