President Duterte has extended his congratulations to US President-elect Donald Trump after he won the elections, replacing US President Barack Obama.
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wishes to extend his warm congratulations to Mr. Donald Trump on his recent electoral victory as President of the United States of America,” Presidential Communications Office Sec. Jose Rulerto Martin Andanar said in a statement.
The Palace said the recently-concluded US elections is the manifestation of the country’s democracy.
”The United States presidential elections is a testament to the enduring traditions of its democratic system and the American way of life. The two-party system gives American voters freedom of choice based on party platforms, not just on personalities,” he said.
Andanar said that Duterte, whose expletives against the US affected current Ph-US relations, is hoping for the new administration’s success as president and commander-in-chief of the US Military.
“President Duterte wishes President-elect Trump success in the next four years as Chief Executive and commander-in chief of the U.S. military, and looks forward to working with the incoming administration for enhanced Philippines-US relations anchored on mutual respect, mutual benefit and shared commitment to democratic ideals and the rule of law,” Andanar said.
SOURCE : POLITIKO
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