The 70-year old Republican Donald Trump won the US presidential elections, stumping Democratic rival and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton.
He was elected the 45th president of the United States after securing 276 electoral votes over Hillary Clinton's 218, according to Associated Press count.
Trump took the key swing states of Florida, North Carolina and Ohio early this morning as he marched towards the White House.
It was an unexpected turnout as Clinton had been strong since the start of the primaries. But Trump, who has never held an elective post, came out of nowhere to challenge Clinton in a divisive general election.
Mrs. Clinton did not initially concede the election but then later called Mr. Trump to congratulate him on his victory.
Source: ABS-CBN
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