(Eagle News) — The Philippine government congratulated Mahathir Mohamad for his victory in the recent Malaysian elections, saying his “fresh mandate augurs well for the deep relations between the Philippines and Malaysia.” “We wish to congratulate Mahathir Mohamad on his return as Prime Minister of Malaysia,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement after the now-Malaysian leader was sworn into office. Calling Mohamad “an old friend of the Philippines,” Roque said the Philippines was “confident […]