The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has described the congratulatory call from President Marcos received by United States President-elect Donald Trump as something that underscores the positive trajectory of momentum in the ties between the two nations.
DFA in a statement Wednesday, Nov. 20, welcomed the phone call between the two leaders, which Marcos described as “very friendly and productive.”
The talk between them also “highlighted the positive role of Filipino Americans in US society, including in the recent successful and peaceful conduct of US elections,” the DFA said.
The agency said the US remains an important ally, partner, and friend to the Philippines.
“We look forward to working with the Trump Administration in ensuring that PH-US relations remain robust and benefit from continuing positive momentum in security and defense cooperation, economic partnership, as well as broader and deeper engagement across other areas of mutual interest,” it added.
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Marcos said he had a phone call with Trump. He said the overwhelming support of Filipinos in the US on his win "is a testament to the deep and enduring friendship between our nations."