Philippines' Marcos to seek Trump meeting on immigration crackdown
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos announced plans to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss immigration policies, following Trump's new administration's crackdown. Marcos emphasized the importance of Filipinos in the US workforce and expressed concern over the deportation of 80 Filipinos. He also addressed the suspension of US foreign aid, calling it unclear, but hopeful that discussions will clarify the policies. The US remains Manila's top military aid donor.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos announced plans to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss immigration policies, following Trump's new administration's crackdown. Marcos emphasized the importance of Filipinos in the US workforce and expressed concern over the deportation of 80 Filipinos. He also addressed the suspension of US foreign aid, calling it unclear, but hopeful that discussions will clarify the policies. The US remains Manila's top military aid donor.
