Manila ‘will consider’ joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: Philippine envoy to US

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Raissa RoblesFebruary 9, 2026 at 12:13 PM

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The Philippines is considering an invitation from former US President Donald Trump to join his proposed "Board of Peace," aimed at reconstructing the Gaza Strip. Philippine Ambassador to the US, Jose Manuel Romualdez, personally delivered Trump's letter to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, after receiving it from the White House a week and a half prior. While several governments have received similar invitations, Marcos Jr. has not yet decided whether to accept. The initiative, personally driven by Trump, has drawn skepticism, with critics warning of potential risks associated with the volatile nature of the project. The decision from the Philippines is pending.

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