\nWith so many comparisons to Duterte, how do Filipinos feel about the new US president?
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\nWith Donald Trump\u2019s victory in the bag, we take a look at Philippine sentiment regarding the new US president \u2013 a man who has so often been compared to the Philippines own, Rodrigo Duterte.
\nHere are some snapshots from Philippine media in the lead up to the election. As you\u2019ll see, sentiment is largely negative \u2013 unsurprising since Trump described the Philippines as a \u2018terrorist nation.\u2019
\nIn fact, despite trying to find balance in the snippets we shared, we were unable to find any positive opinions of Trump in the Philippine media. <\/p>\n
Trump haters<\/p>\n
Who will be good for us: The lady or the Trump?<\/p>\n
The winner in the November 8 US presidential elections will undoubtedly have an impact on the lives of the four million US-based Filipinos and consequently, US-Philippine relations. A Trump win would be bad for the Philippines. He said he will put an immigration ban on countries like the Philippines because of its \u201chistory of terrorism.\u201d The BPO industry could also be affected with his promise to \u201cbring jobs back to Americans.\u201d In terms of security, Trump would focus more on the ISIS threat and less on the Asia Pacific region \u2013 even saying he will make allies like the Philippines pay up for security upkeep. With the way both President Duterte and Donald Trump sound, you can already see a potential \u2018fistfight.\u2019
\nA Hillary Clinton win, on the other hand would be good for the Philippines for varying reasons. Having visited the country several times \u2013 both as First Lady and State Secretary \u2013 she has developed strong connections with Filipinos. By the way, outgoing US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg, a high-ranking career diplomat, is very close to Hilary Clinton, having worked with her for many years. Philip is expected to be working closely with Clinton if and when she wins.
\nFrom the Philippine Star on 16 October.<\/p>\n
Philippines Talks of Barring Donald Trump for Calling It a \u2018Terrorist Nation\u2019<\/p>\n
Donald J. Trump\u2019s recent assertion that the United States was letting in \u201canimals\u201d from \u201cterrorist nations,\u201d among them the Philippines, has provoked a strong backlash here, making headlines and prompting a Philippine congressman to propose barring Mr. Trump from the country.
\nThe congressman, Jose Salceda, filed a resolution this week seeking to \u201crefuse Donald J. Trump entry into the Philippines\u201d for the \u201cwholesale labeling of Filipinos as coming from a \u2018terrorist\u2019 state.\u201d
\nMr. Salceda condemned Mr. Trump\u2019s \u201cugliness of utterances, largely unprompted and undeserved,\u201d even though Mr. Trump profited handsomely from licensing his name and brand to a real estate development in the Philippines.
\nFrom New York Times on 12 August.<\/p>\n
Clinton \u2018better\u2019 than Trump for Philippines, economic manager says<\/p>\n
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is \u201cbetter\u201d for the Philippines than her Republican rival, Donald Trump since she will provide policy continuity, one of President Rodrigo Duterte\u2019s economic managers said Tuesday.
\nEconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia echoed local businessmen\u2019s fears that Trump\u2019s protectionist policies could hurt remittances from overseas Filipinos and US firms\u2019 outsourcing operations in the Philippines.
\n\u201cI think Clinton is better. More continuity from Obama, because Obama has been campaigning with her,\u201d Pernia told reporters here.
\n\u201cThe US, under Trump\u201d will be a protectionist, inward-looking American economy and it will impact in trade and investments,\u201d he said.
\nFrom ABS CBN on 8 November.
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The neutral<\/p>\n
Philippines can work with Clinton or Trump: trade envoy<\/p>\n
Either of the two candidates we\u2019re quite familiar with both of them. I think we\u2019ll have, not only an access, but a good dialogue with them. I expect our business relations with them will continue to be as robust as before\u2026 We look forward to a very exciting, continuous relationship with our brothers from America.
\nABS CBN on 7 November. Writer: Jose Antonio, Philippines\u2019 Special Envoy for Trade, Investment and Economic Affairs<\/p>\n
And what does Duterte himself think of Trump?<\/p>\n
When asked what he thought of the two contenders, [Duterte said] that Clinton would make a \u201cgood president,\u201d while conceding that Trump, who has been likened to him, was at least a \u201cgood candidate.\u201d
\nWhile this was reported just yesterday by the Philippine Star, it seems since the vote was announced today, Duterte has swiftly changed his opinion.
\nJUST IN: Duterte congratulates Trump on his US election win @gmanewsbreaking pic.twitter.com\/cOB752xPrC
\n\u2014 Trisha Macas (@trishamacas) November 9, 2016<\/p>\n
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