PRESIDENT MARCOS: Welcome, Secretary Rubio, to Malacañan Palace in Manila. I recognize the demands of your schedule and greatly appreciate you taking the time to meet, especially as you serve as Chair of ASEAN. Thank you for joining us.
SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you for the warm welcome. It is an honor to be here just two weeks after the arrival of our new ambassador, who I am confident will serve excellently. President, I appreciate your hospitality. Our ties with the Philippines are deep and enduring, and in light of recent developments, this partnership is more vital than ever. I look forward to reaffirming our strong relationship and commitment to the U.S.-Philippines alliance.
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