Marcos confident PH-US ties will remain strong under Trump

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. expressed confidence on Monday that the Philippines-US relationship will remain strong under President-elect Donald Trump.

Marcos stated during an event in Parañaque City that he does not foresee any significant changes in their relations, noting that the US is the Philippines' oldest treaty partner and a major security ally with a 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.

Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto noted hopes for improved economic ties between the two nations due to their strong military alliance, while also highlighting potential challenges posed by global dynamics such as trade policies under Trump's administration.

Marcos looks forward to collaborating with Trump 'on a wide range of issues that will yield mutual benefits,' emphasizing their deep ties and shared vision, particularly in defense cooperation and economic engagement.

The president highlighted the long history of mutual work between the two countries, preparing for future collaborations under the new US administration.