Biden’s victory beneficial to Philippines – political analysts

Some political analysts believe that Biden’s victory will benefit the Philippines.

As the longest and strongest ally of the Philippines, it is said that the relationship between the Philippines and the United States will be strengthened because Biden values democracy.

“Kasi si Trump, ine-emphasize niya ‘yong unilateralism at ‘America first.’ Ganoon din si president-elect Biden pero sasabihin niya, ‘Interes ko to, interest mo to, kaya dapat ang approach natin bayanihan or multilateralism.’ Doon sila nagkakaiba,” said international studies professor Renato De Castro.

(Trump emphasizes unilateralism and ‘America first.’ President-elect Biden is the same, but he will say, “I am interested in this, you are interested in it,” so our approach should be bayanihan or multilateralism. That’s their difference.)

As a Democrat, the Biden administration may investigate the alleged extrajudicial killings and human rights violations under the Duterte administration.

“Ang core belief ay demokrasya. Part of this is ‘yong basic issue of human rights. Diyan maari[ng] magkaroon ng kaunting confict kung iangat ang issue na ‘yon,” said analyst Dindo Manhit.

(The core belief is democracy. Part of it is the basic issue of human rights. There could be a conflict if that issue would be raised.)

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Biden’s victory beneficial to Philippines – political analysts

On the West Philippine Sea issue, Manhit believes that the United States will uphold the Philippines’ victory over the disputed territory because one of the principles of the Democratic Party is to respect the international rule of law.

“Malambot sila noon kasi naniniwala sila na China will be a good global citizen,” said Manhit.