Two senators are optimistic that Donald Trump's return will sustain the Philippines' strong ties with the United States (US).
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said the country will remain a significant ally of the United States under Trump's administration.
"The Philippines has established a longstanding strategic alliance with the United States, which has significantly contributed to the maintenance of peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region," he said.
"I hope we will maintain this valuable partnership and that military cooperation between the two countries will remain strong, particularly in addressing emerging security challenges," he added.
Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Thursday congratulated the citizens of the United States for the orderly and successful exercise of their democratic rights in the historic US Presidential Elections that will see Trump's return.
“The election of Donald Trump with a clear and commanding mandate should bring healing and stability to the United States which, in recent years, has been polarized by diverging opinions over politics and the economy,” Tolentino said.
“Trump’s focus on revitalizing the American economy should extend to greater stability in global affairs, which should augur well for the Philippines," he added.
"Ultimately, what I hope to see under ‘Trump 2.0’ is the opening of a stronger and more dynamic chapter in the enduring relations between the US and the Philippines,” he also said.
Tolentino was among the personalities invited by the US Embassy to join the US Presidential Elections watch party held in Makati on Wednesday.