MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump administration is poised to help end the “senseless war” in Ukraine but acknowledged there is no quick path to a deal, saying diplomacy will require sustained effort and new ideas. Rubio, who held...
President Marcos and US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation Thursday evening, July 23, discussing the current global economic and security situation, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. According to the PCO, the phone call stemmed from President Marcos ' meeting...
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders Wednesday that Iran 's demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world 's economy and set a precedent that could be repeated elsewhere in the world. Rubio spoke at...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Washington 's position on the escalating conflict with Iran, saying the United States remains open to diplomacy but will act to protect its interests and allies if Tehran fails to negotiate in good faith. Speaking at the ASEAN Post-Ministerial...
The United States will continue to stand by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as its primary platform for engagement in Southeast Asia, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declaring that Washington is "100 percent" committed to the regional bloc amid growing geopolitical...
By US SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO The shared interests between the United States and the nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are deeper today than at any point in our nations’ histories. For decades, American capital, companies, and expertise have powered the...
President Marcos will meet United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week as Rubio joins the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministerial meetings in Manila, Malacañang confirmed on Monday, July 20. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
The Philippines will host two of the world 's top diplomats next week as United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi join a series of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings in Manila expected to tackle regional security, economic...
Former presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo expressed support for the Trump administration 's newly launched campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), describing the move as "long in coming" and accusing the tribunal of unlawfully interfering in the affairs of countries...
The Philippines is staying out of the recent pronouncement by the United States calling for the dismantling of the "International Criminal Court 's threat" to its sovereignty, as it is beyond the government 's control, Malacañang said. "Hindi sakop ng ating gobyerno ang polisiya ng...
The Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, maritime collaboration, and regional security following a meeting between their top diplomats. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he is optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that is looking increasingly in doubt. Rubio defended the Trump administration 's approach to Iran and...