The Philippines’ top diplomat in Washington is optimistic of a White House meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Donald Trump in the spring as the former seeks assurances of their alliance in the face of threats from China.

Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said on Thursday he will seek a meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss the new

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday he plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss various issues including immigration, in an effort to influence policy he said could impact a large number of Filipinos in the United States.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has proposed returning US Typhon missiles stationed in the Philippines if China ceases its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, Taiwan News reported. Speaking ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump,

The Philippines will “return” the Typhon missile launchers to the United States if China will drop its claim on the West Philippine Sea and stop its harassment of Filipino vessels.