US sees strong post-poll ties with PhilippinesChargé d’Affaires (CDA) ad interim Heather Variava said the “US has a lot of faith and belief in the democratic process here in the Philippines.”MANILA, Philippines — The United States looks forward to continuing strong and productive relations with the Philippines regardless of who is elected president in the May 9 elections, the top official of the US embassy in Manila said yesterday. Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) ad interim Heather Variava said the “US has a lot of faith and belief in the democratic process here in the Philippines.”“Regardless who is elected in May we look forward to strong and productive relations. We look forward to continuing the relationship,” Variava said at a virtual media briefing. According to Variava, the embassy has received inquiries from leading organizations in the US to come to the country as election observers. The United Nations said election observation is a valuable tool for improving the quality of elections.

Source: Philippine Star January 28, 2022 00:37 UTC