President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has asserted that the relationship between the Philippines and the United States remains steadfast and continues to deepen under his administration. According to the President, the status of the bilateral ties has not changed since he assumed office; instead, it has grown stronger through enhanced cooperation and mutual support.
Enduring Alliance Over a Century
Marcos emphasized that the Philippines and the United States have been close allies for over a hundred years. He noted that the scope of their engagement has expanded significantly, particularly with the emergence of new technologies that open up fresh areas for collaboration. The President stated that the partnership remains active and robust, possibly even stronger now than in previous years.
Continued Strengthening of Bilateral Relations
According to Marcos, the bilateral relationship will continue to be reinforced to advance shared interests and broaden cooperation across various sectors. He said, "On our relations with the United States, well, those really have not changed status since I came into office. We just keep growing stronger together. We keep supporting each other, and we have been strong partners for over a hundred years. And we, in that time, our engagements with the United States have become deeper, have become more expansive and now with the new sectors that are being created by the new technologies, we have new areas even to explore. So patuloy lang, it is a strong and it is as active as it has ever been if not more so than before."
Impact and Future Prospects
The President's remarks reaffirm the enduring alliance between the two nations, which has been a cornerstone of Philippine foreign policy. The deepening ties are expected to yield benefits in defense, trade, technology, and other strategic areas, further solidifying the partnership amid regional and global challenges.
