WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of remarks by the U.S. Secretary of State:

Remarks

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

Malacañan Palace

Manila, Philippines

July 22, 2026

PRESIDENT MARCOS: (Inaudible) welcome you to the Malacañan Palace in Manila. (Inaudible) and we know that you have a very, very busy schedule, a lot of important things you are doing, that you have found the time for this (inaudible), especially as (inaudible) chair of ASEAN.I really appreciate (inaudible) many issues that (inaudible).I'm very glad, as I mentioned to you, we watch the news and so we were surprised that you are still able to find time to visit with us (inaudible). Thank you very much (inaudible)...