Marcos says discussed alliance in call with Trump

November 19, 2024 - 4:16 PM
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— Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he and U.S. president-elect Donald Trump discussed their countries’ alliance and their desire to strengthen that deep relationship in a phone call on Tuesday.

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Marcos told reporters the call with Trump was “very friendly” and “very productive.”

— Reporting by Karen Lema; Editing by John Mair