What does the US election outcome mean for the Philippines and Asia?

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is capturing attention worldwide as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off in a closely contested race to the White House. With the U.S. wielding the world’s largest economy and military, this election’s outcome will undoubtedly have far-reaching global implications. But what’s at stake specifically for the Philippines and the broader Asia and Indo-Pacific region?

In this B-Side episode, I will be speaking to Josue Raphael Cortez, a diplomacy instructor at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s School of Diplomacy and Governance.

Interview by Edg Adrian EvaEditing by Jayson Mariñas