MANILA, Philippines – With the US presidential election ending in stunning fashion, the whole world now moves on to absorbing what Donald Trump’s victory means.

On Twitter, many Filipinos joined in, airing their thoughts about US #ElectionNight as Trump built up a lead and eventually won.

The majority of the Filipino audience on Twitter was noticeably pro-Clinton, and aghast at the thought of a Trump presidency. Their most common emotions – anger, disgust, dismay, and fear.

Those who seem to be rooting for Trump are in the minority, while others link the US polls to the politics here in the Philippines. As expected, some used memes and jokes to share their thoughts.

Fear factor

These were the tweets that expressed fear and disbelief during the counting of votes.

Jeezus #ElectionNight is legit scary

— raprap (@rapwap) November 9, 2016

This world has gone mad.#ElectionNight

— Trish Roxas (@trishroxaas) November 9, 2016

I think I’m going to throw up forreals. #USElections2016 #ElectionNight

— Regine Rafael (@RegRafael) November 9, 2016

It feels like we’re right at the start of a dystopian world #ElectionNight

— BELA (@DivergentlyBELA) November 9, 2016

This #ElectionNight is like watching a live horror movie

— Wenggee (@WanderlustWeng) November 9, 2016

Unreal. #ElectionNight

— Jud calo (@juddycalo) November 9, 2016

Some are worried about the potential effects of a Trump presidency.

Seriously scared for LGBTs, minorities, women, American muslims and for myself. #ElectionNight smh

— Karen Ann (@kbRiha) November 9, 2016

I dont know how the result of this election will affect my family in the US. All I can do is pray and hope for the best. #ElectionNight

— Mark Remorozo (@iammarkremorozo) November 9, 2016

The current result would’ve been kinda ok if it would only be affecting the US but NO IT AFFECTS THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY #ElectionNight

— Veron Ericka Lazaro (@satabengdagat) November 9, 2016

Not even a citizen but i am furious. AMERICA YOU ARE BETTER THAN THIS #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/wHVwEzLheo

— Trish Roxas (@trishroxaas) November 9, 2016

That man is a racist, He even mocks people with disability! Congratulations, America! #ElectionNight

— Trish Roxas (@trishroxaas) November 9, 2016

Bye bye America #ElectionNight

— Errol27Lorre (@ErrolLegaspi) November 9, 2016

Choosing sides

Many were hoping until the end that Clinton would pull through.

I’m not an American but please, HILARY CLINTON. WIN!!! #ElectionNight

— Jorge Salas (@iamJorgeSalas) November 9, 2016

Laban Hillary! #ElectionNight

— Norman Agatep (@normanagatep) November 9, 2016

Hoping that Clinton will win this one. Come on, America! #ElectionNight

— Rj Apostol (@rjapostol1) November 9, 2016

Sad to say. Still hoping Hillary will win. #ElectionNight https://t.co/4BB8JcW89d

— Bill Ryan Tagle (@billryantagle) November 9, 2016

Sifting through the tweets, a few were categorically pro-Trump.

Keep the #TRUMP #TrumpTrain rolling… 244 votes won. 26 electoral votes needed to win. #ElectionNight

— John Arvin Nuarin (@arvinnuarin16) November 9, 2016

Donald Trump ftw! #ElectionNight

— naddie (@iamchloeDeleon) November 9, 2016

A number of tweets connected the US elections to Philippine politics. They mentioned, among others, President Rodrigo Duterte as well as the Supreme Court decision to allow a hero’s burial for the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, which the Philippines is also still reeling from. 

You’re making us, Filipinos, feel good about our recent elections, America. Thanks! #ElectionNight

— Christine Tambal (@tinetambs) November 9, 2016

Trump and Duterte….the f*ck!!!! #ElectionNight #neveragain

— IntelligentVoter (@andrean127) November 9, 2016

kung buhay pa si madam miriam ano kaya magiging reaction niya sa partial results ng #ElectionNight? nakakamiss ang mga one liners niya huhu

— 娼妇 (@bdj666) November 9, 2016

Marcos at LNMB. Trump leads. I have a cold, 2 large pimples, allergies. Deteriorating health. . and world. #ElectionNight #MarcosNOTaHero

— Kat Villaraza (@katralala) November 9, 2016

Nov. 8, 2016. Black Tuesday. A date which will live in infamy. We vindicated a dictator. We elected an orange #NeverForget #ElectionNight

— Kristina Mae (@kristinamisajon) November 9, 2016

This feeling. Exactly how I felt during the Robredo-Marcos race. Didn’t expect it to be this close. What’s happening America? #ElectionNight https://t.co/8oEJozHbs8

— Kat Villaraza (@katralala) November 9, 2016

On a lighter note…

As others were in despair, some turned to humor.

One suggestion – if you can’t deal with what’s happening here on Earth, why not relocate to Mars?

Marcos’ burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani
Trump is winning

How does Mars sound to you? #GodHelpUs #ElectionNight #MarcosNOTaHero

— Ashley Cruz (@AlyssaAshleyC) November 9, 2016

Now I support NASA’s exploration to Mars. I guess we badly need a new place for habitation. #ElectionNight #MarcosNOTaHero

— RJ Barrete (@rjamesbarrete) November 9, 2016

If not Mars, maybe Canada? The country’s immigration website crashed as election results started leaning Trump’s way.

The fact that the Canada Immigration site crashed is pretty hilarious #electionNight

— Amaia Garcia (@amaiagarcia11) November 9, 2016

Canada, please don’t build a wall! #Election2016 #ElectionNight

— Karen Ann (@kbRiha) November 9, 2016

Someone is blasting the Canadian national anthem outside of their dorm window #ElectionNight

— Danyal Aguilar (@aguilar_danyal) November 9, 2016

Check out some of the other memes and jokes:

#ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/HunvhXkI6M

— Florendo S. (@florendoseb) November 9, 2016

@kanyewest for President #ElectionNight

— Grace Marfil  (@gmarfil1122) November 9, 2016

#ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/pNtClQp3Rp

— Juan Bad Hombre (@FlorTheWin) November 9, 2016

American Horror Story: Election Day 2016 #ElectionNight

— BELA (@DivergentlyBELA) November 9, 2016

me @ 2016 #ElectionNight #MarcosBurial #EVERYTHING pic.twitter.com/JsckH606vt

— Jean Arboleda (@jeanarboleda) November 9, 2016

Me : #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/fkt9KmbnJS

— Vincent Africa (@Vincentafrica) November 9, 2016

As Trump built a significant lead over Clinton on the way to victory, how did you feel? Click here to see the #ElectionNight posts on Twitter. – Rappler.com