The relationship between the Philippines and the United States will not change after Republican Donald Trump claimed victory in the US presidential election, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (MB File Photo| Noel B. Pabalate) " I don’t think it will change," Marcos...
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump watches a video screen at a campaign rally at the Salem Civic Center, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Salem, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says that Tom Homan, his former acting U.S....
The Philippines must be one step ahead of whatever policy shifts that United States President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to implement once in office, Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said. As early as now, Escudero said the government should start “drawing up scenarios in the Trump era...
Senator Imee Marcos laid out three areas to focus on with the imminent return of President-elect Donald Trump, considering the substantial shifts in U.S. policies, particularly those that could impact immigration, defense, and geopolitical interests. “Let’s not wait for the hammer to...
The Philippines must pursue long-term reforms to thrive amid intensified uncertainty wrought by geopolitics and external developments, including Donald J. Trump's impending return to the White House seen solidifying the United States' trade protectionism, according to a World Bank economist. On the...
Warning that United States President-elect Donald Trump is “serious” about his deportation plan for illegal immigrants, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez said on Sunday, Nov. 10, that illegally staying Filipinos in the US are now worried about their status...
Filipinos illegally staying in the United States have been advised to voluntarily leave the country before President-elect Donald Trump begins his crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez on Friday, Nov. 8, advised Filipinos who...
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...
Senators on Thursday, November 7 expressed hope that Donald Trump’s election victory would yield a positive influence to the current bilateral relations between the Philippines and the United States. Sen. Loren Legarda expressed certainty that the Philippines will continue to affirm...
Trump’s return to power carries a high risk of imposing 20 percent tariffs on non-China countries, which could negatively impact the Philippine economy, a Cabinet official said. Imposing tariffs of 20 percent on non-China countries and 60 percent on China could affect the global economy, “and...
DAVAO CITY – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has congratulated Donald John Trump for winning the US presidential election. “I extended my warm congratulations on your (Trump) election as President of the United States of America. I hope your new mandate will bring renewed optimism...
US President-elect Donald Trump (2nd from left, seated), chats with Imelda Marcos at a social function during their younger years. (Dafydd Jones/ 31 Million Movement Facebook page) House Deputy Majority Leader Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude...
