Marcos reports friendly call with Trump as Philippines welcomes start of amihan season

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reported a "friendly" and "productive" phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump. Marcos emphasized the Philippines' interest in strengthening ties with the US during the conversation. The Philippine weather bureau announced the start of the northeast monsoon, known as "amihan," bringing cooler temperatures across the country. This change is due to a high-pressure area over Siberia. The Philippines and Indonesia are discussing the potential transfer of Mary Jane Veloso to a Manila detention facility, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. No further details were provided about the discussions.