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THE camp of president-in-waiting Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., on Wednesday acknowledged with deepest gratitude the concession of some presidential candidates who accepted defeat and recognized his victory following his unassailable impending landslide victory in the just concluded May 9 presidential polls.

 In a statement, Atty. Vic Rodriguez, Marcos’ chief of staff and spokesperson, said the presidential bets’ call for respect of the election results, appeal for people not to join any disturbance, unity and support for those chosen by the electorate is “highly commendable and shows their quality statesmanship and genuine patriotism”.

 “Indeed, the mode to drive forward without any delay right after the conclusion of this political exercise should be the case. As we all agree and recognize that the will of the people is law, we also recognize that we are facing inevitable challenges ahead as a nation,” Rodriguez also said.

 The latest results from the Comelec transparency server showed Marcos is heeded to landslide victory after garnering more than 31 million votes as against more than 14 million of Mrs. Leni Robredo.

 Among the earliest to concede is Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, who is consistently at fourth in the count.

 “Mayroon na pong pinili ang taumbayan. Sa kasalukuyan ay nais kong batiin si dating Senador Ferdinand Marcos sa kanyang pangunguna at patuloy na pangunguna. Congratulations po sa inyo,” said Moreno.

 Also last May 10, Sen. Manny Pacquiao who placed third in the latest counting also accepted his defeat to Marcos.

 “Marunong akong tumanggap ng pagkatalo. Sana lang, kahit talo ako sa laban na ito, panalo pa rin ang mga kapwa ko Pilipino, yung mga naghihirap,” Pacquiao said.

 Sa ating susunod na Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, ako’y nananalangin sa tagumpay ng inyong administrasyon na maraming mahihirap ang mai-angat ang buhay at matulungan,” the presidential bet added.

 Sen. Panfilo Lacson also said that he accepted defeat as he intends to go home to be with his family.

 “I would like to thank my family, friends and supporters. I enjoin my supporters to help the incoming administration of our president-elect. I also ask my supporters not to join any group that would cause trouble for the new administration,” Lacson stated.

 Another presidential candidate, labor leader Leody de Guzman also conceded defeat. “Tulad din ng iba, tanggap ko yung pagkatalo ko sa eleksyong ito,” he said.

 Rodriguez said they are  offering the unifying leadership of Marcos and his UniTeam to move forward in the next six years.

 “Together, as one race, as one nation, we shall rise pure in our common resolve to face our destiny of securing our solid position in the family of nations. Let this be the beginning of great things to come for the Philippines,” Rodriguez stressed.

AMBASSADORS and leaders from several countries have started sending messages of congratulation to the camp of president-in-waiting Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr. on his impending win in the 2022 national elections.

 According to the partial and unofficial results sourced from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Transparency Media Server, Marcos, who is set to become the 17th President of the Philippines, is still in the lead with 31,079,568 votes, maintaining a margin of 16,269,633 from his nearest rival as of 1:17 PM, May 11, 2022.

 Marcos’ spokesperson and Chief-of-Staff Atty. Vic Rodriguez confirmed that his office had received numerous messages from the members of international diplomatic corps welcoming the incoming administration.

 The ambassadors who were first to greet Marcos were Ambassadors Hajah Johariah binti Haji Wahab of Brunei Darussalam, Ilan Fluss of Israel, and F M Borhan Uddin of Bangladesh.

 Earlier today, United States (US) State Department spokesman Ned Price told media members in Washington that the US will seek “to strengthen the enduring alliance between the United States and the Philippines.”

 Price added that they also see no issue in the conduct of the 2022 Philippine national elections and that it complied with international standards.

 “What I can say from a technical standpoint is that we understand the casting and counting of votes to have been conducted in line with international standards and without significant incident,” Price added.

 The People’s Republic of China also congratulated the Philippines for the successful conduct of the elections.

 Zhao Lijian, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said, “China congratulates the Philippines on the smooth presidential election. Our congratulations also go to the leading candidates. We hope and believe that various political forces in the Philippines will continue to work in solidarity for national renewal and development.”

 Yesterday, on its official Facebook page, the EU Delegation to the Philippines commended the country for conducting “a peaceful, free, and fair democratic elections.”

 The EU Delegation to the Philippines also expressed its readiness “to work with the incoming administration for the next six years and foster closer EU-Philippines relations.”

 As of 1:17 PM, May 11, 2022, 98.26% of the nationwide election returns had already been counted, representing 55,147,937 of 67,442,616 registered voters.

 Marcos is set to make history as the first majority elected president since the country’s adoption of the multi-party political system.

IT was a brief phone call, but US President Joe Biden’s telephone conversation with Philippine President-elect Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. could be one of the most important messages for his incoming administration.

Biden called Marcos around 9 a.m. (local time) and congratulated him on his overwhelming victory that saw more than 31 million Filipinos rallying behind the former senator’s call for unity.

Marcos was grateful for the acknowledgement of his victory by the American president.

The two leaders spoke of strengthening of ties in trade and diplomacy, as well as their common interest in democracy, self-determination, economic recovery.

Marcos assured Biden that “the Philippines has always held the United States in high regard as a friend, an ally, and a partner.”

“I have also invited President Biden to my inaugural on June 30, which could further fortify the relationship of the two countries,” he said.

A statement released by the White House later confirmed the conversation between Biden and Marcos.

“President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines to congratulate him on his election,” the statement said.

It added that President Biden underscored that he looks forward to working with the President-elect to continue strengthening the U.S.-Philippine Alliance, while expanding bilateral cooperation on a wide range of issues, including the fight against COVID-19, addressing the climate crisis, promoting broad-based economic growth, and respect for human rights.

In an earlier statement, US State Secretary Anthony Blinken also congratulated Marcos and acknowledged the long-standing relationship between the two countries that “is rooted in a long and interwoven history, shared values and interests, and people-to-people ties.”

“As friends, partners, and allies, we will continue to collaborate closely with the Philippines to promote respect for human rights and to advance a free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient Indo-Pacific region,” Blinken said.

The US is the Philippines’ traditional ally and their friendship was cast in stone in 1946, right after they emerged victorious against Imperial Japan during the 2nd World War.

SUMALI na rin ang pamahalaan ng China sa lumalawak at dumaraming bansa mula sa international community na pumupuri sa Pilipinas ukol sa maayos at mapayapang halalan nitong nakaraang Mayo 9.

 Kasabay nito, binati rin ni Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping si President-elect Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos at kanyang running mate na si Vice-President-elect Inday Sara Duterte.

 “I am honored to forward the congratulatory message from H.E. President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China on your elections as president of the Republic of the Philippines,” ayon kay Huang Xilian, Ambassador ng China sa Philippines sa liham na ipinadala kay Marcos.

 “Again, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and in my own name, I would like to convey my heartfelt congratulations on Your Excellency’s election as the 17th President of the Philippines,” dagdag pa ng liham.

 Idinagdag pa ng opisyal ng China na patuloy ang kanilang maayos na pakikipag-ugnayan sa Pilipinas para sa mas maayos na relasyon.

 Kamakailan lamang ay pinuri rin ni Zhao Lijian, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, ang maayos at mapayapang halalan nitong Mayo 9.

 “China congratulates the Philippines on the smooth presidential election. Our congratulations also go to the leading candidates. We hope and believe that various political forces in the Philippines will continue to work in solidarity for national renewal and development,” ayon kay Zhao Lijian, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

 Kamakailan ay pinuri na rin ng US, Japan, at European Union ang naging maayos na halalan sa bansa kasabay din ng pagbati kay Marcos sa kanyang panalo.

 Nagwagi si Marcos sa pamamagitan ng landslide matapos itong makakuha ng mahigit na 31 milyong boto at lumalamang ng malaki sa kanyang pinakamalapit na katunggali na si Leni Robredo, na nakakuha lamang ng 14 milyong boto.

 Idinagdag pa ni Zhao, na nananatili ang maayos at matagal nang relasyon ng China at Pilipinas.

 “We are good partners for mutually-beneficial cooperation and fellow travelers on the road to common development. Under the strategic guidance of our heads of state, bilateral relations have been steadily upgraded,” ani Zhao.

 “The flourishing relationship has delivered benefits to both peoples and contributed to regional peace and stability,” dagdag pa niya.

Iginiit pa ng Chinese official na ipagpapatuloy nila ang magandang ugnayan sa bansa at pagtutuunan din ang pagtulong sa patuloy na pagbangon mula sa pandemya.

NILINAW ng American financial services giant J.P. Morgan na mali ang iniulat ng ilang media ukol sa pagbagsak ng Pilipinas sa investment list ng Southeast Asian matapos ang landslide victory ni president-elect Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. sa katatapos na eleksyon nitong Mayo 9.

 Sa isang pahayag, nilinaw ni Patricia Anne Javier-Gutierrez, Executive Director, Philippines Heads of Communications, J.P. Morgan, na mali ang ulat ng ilang media na ang pagbagsak ay dulot umano ng resulta ng eleksyon.

 “Our views on the Philippines are driven by long term global and local macroeconomic fundamentals, and not by election results or outcomes in general,” ani Gutierrez sa pahayag.

 Nagbigay ng paglilinaw ang J.P. Morgan matapos kumalat ang ulat sa mga kaalyadong media ng kampo ni Leni Robredo, na ang pagbagsak umano ng Pilipinas ay bunsod ng pagkapanalo ni Marcos.

 “As stated in our May 8 Philippine Strategy report, we think the Philippines faces a challenging macroeconomic outlook post 2022 regardless of the outcome of the May 2022 presidential elections,” ayon sa pahayag.

 Iginiit pa ng J.P. Morgan na ang kanilang pahayag ay isinagawa bago pa lumabas ang resulta ng halalan kaya agad silang nagpadala nang paglilinaw sa media.

 “We further say in our report that re- opening benefits are expected to underpin strong 2022 GDP and earnings growth but this benefit will likely wane in 2023, underscoring the macro challenges faced in the future,” dagdag pa ng pahayag.