Biden Congratulates Marcos on Philippines Election Win
Voice of America
12 May 2022, 11:35 GMT+10
U.S. President Joe Biden has congratulated Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for winning the presidential election in the Philippines.
The White House said Wednesday U.S. President Joe Biden called to congratulate Ferdinando Marcos Jr. for winning the presidential election in the Philippines.
Marcos, who is colloquially known as "Bongbong," claimed victory Wednesday as a near-complete initial count of votes put him far ahead of his closest challenger.
"President Biden underscored that he looks forward to working with the President-elect to continue strengthening the U.S.-Philippine Alliance, while expanding bilateral cooperation on a wide range of issues, including the fight against COVID-19, addressing the climate crisis, promoting broad-based economic growth, and respect for human rights," the White House said in a statement.
Marcos' father, Ferdinand, ruled the country from 1965 to 1986, and governed using martial law for nearly a decade. The elder Marcos was forced into exile at the end of his rule in a "People Power" revolution.
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