President Duterte said he is excited to work with the incoming U.S. administration.
"President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wishes to extend his warm congratulations to Mr. Donald Trump on his recent electoral victory as President of the United States of America," saad sa pahayag na ipinalabas ni Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar.
"The United States presidential election is a testament to the enduring traditions of its democratic system and the American way of life. The two-party system gives American voters freedom of choice based on party platforms, not just on personalities," dagdag nito.
Sinabi rin ni Andanar na hangad ni Duterte ang tagumpay ng incoming Trump US administration.
"President Duterte wishes President-elect Trump success in the next four years as Chief Executive and commander in chief of the U.S. military, and looks forward to working with the incoming administration for enhanced Philippines-US relations anchored on mutual respect, mutual benefit and shared commitment to democratic ideals and the rule of law," ayon pa sa pahayag ng opisyal.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also congratulated businessman Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election in a telegram on Wednesday, the Kremlin said.
“Putin expressed hope for joint work to restore Russian-American relations from their state of crisis, and also to address pressing international issues and search for effective responses to challenges concerning global security,” the Kremlin said in a statement.
Putin also said he was sure a constructive dialogue between Moscow and Washington would serve the interests of both countries, the Kremlin said.