‘Robust leadership’
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. also extended his congratulations to Trump, stating, “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, a common vision, and a long history of working together.” He praised their alliance as “a force for good” across the Pacific.
Marcos recalled meeting Trump in his youth, adding that he believes Trump’s “robust leadership will result in a better future.”