epa13126031 Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Junior walks to meet the United State Secretary of State at Malakanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, 22 July 2026. Rubio is set to attend meetings with ASEAN leaders and the East Asia Summit. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG / POOL

epa13125978 Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Junior (R) meets with United State Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a courtesy visit inside Malakanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, 22 July 2026. Rubio is set to attend meetings with ASEAN leaders and the East Asia Summit. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG / POOL

epa13125977 Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Junior (L) meets with United State Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) during a courtesy visit inside Malakanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, 22 July 2026. Rubio is set to attend meetings with ASEAN leaders and the East Asia Summit. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG / POOL

epa13125976 Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Junior (2-L) welcomes United State Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) during a courtesy visit inside Malakanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, 22 July 2026. Rubio is set to attend meetings with ASEAN leaders and the East Asia Summit. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG / POOL

epa13125975 Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Junior (R) welcomes United State Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) during a courtesy visit inside Malakanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, 22 July 2026. Rubio is set to attend meetings with ASEAN leaders and the East Asia Summit. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG / POOL

epa13125972 Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Junior (L) meets with United State Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) during a courtesy visit inside Malakanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, 22 July 2026. Rubio is set to attend meetings with ASEAN leaders and the East Asia Summit. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG / POOL

epa13125973 Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Junior (R) meets United State Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) during a courtesy visit inside Malakanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, 22 July 2026. Rubio is set to attend meetings with ASEAN leaders and the East Asia Summit. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG / POOL

epa13125974 Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Junior (L) meets with United State Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) during a courtesy visit inside Malakanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, 22 July 2026. Rubio is set to attend meetings with ASEAN leaders and the East Asia Summit. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG / POOL