Rambunctious President Donald Trump or more affable former Vice President Joe Biden? However, one of the questions asked was: What impact would either a Trump or Biden win have on the Philippines? Boston University-educated Senator Win Gatchalian gave a succinct and very smart reply: “I think an election victory for President Trump will be good for the Philippines but bad for the world, while a Biden win may be bad for the Philippines but good for the world. Dr. Banlaoi and Casiple said whoever wins the White House, Trump or Biden, the US-China strategic rivalry intensified by Trump will essentially continue and will definitely affect us in the Philippines. They said either a Biden or Trump administration will actively attempt to influence our Philippine election, in order to pursue America’s own strategic national interests in Asia.

Source: Philippine Star October 31, 2020 15:56 UTC