US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his visit to the Philippines for the ASEAN ministerial meetings.
At the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Rubio reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to ASEAN and announced US$2.5 billion in strategic investments, along with additional funding for security and development initiatives in the region.
He also emphasized that the US will continue strengthening its partnerships with Southeast Asian countries despite global geopolitical tensions.
Marcos and Rubio also discussed the Pax Silica initiative, which Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez said could benefit the country’s economy.
Meanwhile, anti-imperialist groups staged protests opposing Rubio’s visit and criticizing US policies in the region.
Source: PhilNews24 | July 23, 2026
TOP US DIPLOMAT RUBIO MEETS MARCOS DURING ASEAN MEETINGS
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