Marcos congratulates Trump on US election win

On Wednesday, November 6, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Donald Trump on winning his second term as U.S. president via SMS, which was acknowledged by the White House.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo also congratulated the US on the successful conduct of its presidential elections and reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to advancing bilateral relations with the United States under President-elect Trump's administration.

Marcos expressed hope that the unshakeable alliance between the Philippines and the United States will continue to bring prosperity and amity in the region and across the Pacific, emphasizing mutual benefits for both nations with deep ties and shared values.

In his statement, Marcos highlighted Trump's robust leadership and its potential positive impact on the future for all involved parties.

Philippine President Marcos also described the Philippine-U.S. relationship as a 'durable partnership' based on shared ideals of freedom and democracy.