International Relations

Philippines Optimistic About US Ties After Call With Trump

Philippines Optimistic About US Ties After Call With Trump
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during a joint press statement with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila, Philippines on Sept. 8, 2023. Earvin Perias/Pool via Reuters/File Photo
Catherine Yang
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told reporters he had a “very friendly” and “very productive” call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 19, wherein both leaders expressed their intent to strengthen the alliance between the two countries.

“I think President-elect Trump was happy to hear from the Philippines,” said Marcos, who has worked to rebuild the Philippines’ relationship with the United States and has seen stronger ties under the Biden administration.
Catherine Yang
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Catherine Yang has been with The Epoch Times in New York since 2008. She also launched and previously served as chief editor of American Essence magazine and Epoch Health.