The United States is seeking early engagement with the newly elected administration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr in the Philippines, although historical considerations mean there will probably be some initial challenges, the chief US policymaker for Asia said.
“Time will tell, but our desire will be to get off to a good start,” Kurt Campbell, the White House coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, said of Marcos’ decisive victory on Monday in the presidential election.
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