U.S. Embassy Statement on Philippine Mid-Term Elections

“The Embassy of the United States extends warm congratulations to the people of the Philippines for exercising their right to vote in today’s mid-term elections.

We were encouraged to see so many Philippine citizens expressing their views and differences during the campaigns and making their voices heard at the polls today.

It was another reminder that citizens of both the Philippines and the United States share the core value of participatory democracy. Approximately 20 staff members of the U.S. Embassy, formally accredited by the Commission on Elections as observers, were privileged to witness Philippine democracy in action.

We look forward to continuing to deepen the friendship and partnership between our two nations, as well as to advancing our common goals for the benefit of the region and the world.”