00:00Malacanang confirmed Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez
00:04will represent President Ferdinand R. Marquez Jr. at the inauguration of U.S. President
00:09Donald Trump on January 20.
00:11According to the Presidential Communications Office, the Secretary of State, acting on
00:16behalf of the Joint Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, invited diplomatic mission heads
00:20and their spouses to attend the principal inaugural events.
00:24As of now, there is no confirmation on whether President Marquez Jr. will visit the U.S.
00:29to meet with President Trump in the early months of 2025.