Metro Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said expects Philippine-United States relations to be steady under a Trump administration.
I don’t think it will change… You know, the global forces that are – and you know, they are our oldest treaty partner; that doesn’t change,” Marcos told reporters on Monday, Nov. 11.Marcos said while it’s early to see foreign policy shifts, he does not anticipate a major departure in the US-Philippine relations.In a statement issued shortly after Trump’s election win, Marcos congratulated the American people and expressed optimism on future cooperation with the incoming administration.“We look forward to working with President Trump on a wide range of issues that will yield mutual benefits for two nations with deep ties, shared beliefs, common vision, and a long history of working together,” he said.Reflecting on the strength of the alliance, Marcos highlighted the resilience of PH-US ties over the years.“I am hopeful that this unshakeable alliance, tested in war and peace, will continue to be a force for good, promoting prosperity and unity across the region and on both sides of the Pacific,” he said.Marcos also shared a personal connection with Trump, whom he met during his youth, underscoring his confidence in the former president’s leadership to foster a brighter future for both nations.“Our alliance is rooted in shared ideals of freedom and democracy, and this is a partnership the Philippines is fully committed to,” he said.
