THE assumption of President Donald Trump to power is an opportunity to improve Manila-Washington relations, Philippine officials said on Saturday.

“We view transitions as opportunities to further relations. The US and the Philippines are treaty allies and we are ready to work on bolstering this alliance on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual respect,” said Patrick Chuasoto, chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Philippine embassy, in a statement.

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