Following the 2016 U.S. presidential election , Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar offered " warm congratulations " to Donald Trump on his election victory . He said that Duterte " look ed forward to working with the incoming administration for enhanced Philippines – US relations anchored on mutual respect , mutual benefit and shared commitment to democratic ideals and the rule of law " . While in Kuala Lumpur , Duterte personally congratulated Trump by greeting him " '' Mabuhay ! '' " and expressed hope that the Trump administration would honor obligations and treaties signed between the Philippines and the U.S. On December 2 , Duterte called then President-elect Trump to personally congratulate him once more and invited him to visit the Philippines for the Twelfth East Asia Summit in 2017 , while Trump invited Duterte to visit him in New York City and Washington , D.C. after the former 's inauguration . On April 29 , 2017 , President Trump called Duterte to inform him of his planned visit to the Philippines in November for the East Asia Summit . Trump also extended an invitation to Duterte to visit him at the White House . During their call , Duterte urged Trump to show restraint in dealing with North Korea over their nuclear weapons program , warning him that the region could suffer " immensely " . Trump also praised Duterte 's drug war during the call , telling him " I just wanted to congratulate you because I am hearing of the unbelievable job on the drug problem "
Twelfth East Asia Summit
Twelfth East Asia Summit
Presidency of Rodrigo Duterte