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Marcos Arrives In Washington To Strengthen U.S.-Philippines Ties
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Washington, D.C. early Monday morning (Manila time) for a three-day official visit, underscoring the Philippines’ commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the United States. His agenda focuses on enhancing cooperation in defense, trade, and economic development amid evolving regional and global challenges.
Touching down at Joint Base Andrews at 2:48 p.m. Sunday local time (2:48 a.m. Monday in Manila), President Marcos was welcomed by Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez and U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson. This visit marks the first by a Southeast Asian leader to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump since Trump began his second term in January.
Before departing Manila, Marcos emphasized the importance of the visit in reaffirming the enduring alliance between the two countries. He cited security, trade, and regional stability as the cornerstones of their bilateral relationship.
“My visit to Washington, D.C., and most importantly, my meeting with President Trump, is essential to continuing to advance our national interests and strengthening our alliance,” Marcos said in his departure statement.
In Washington, the two leaders are expected to hold substantive discussions aimed at bolstering cooperation, particularly in economic development and security. Marcos also plans to raise concerns over the recently imposed 20 percent U.S. tariff on Philippine exports, and to propose the start of talks on a bilateral trade agreement that would ensure a more balanced and forward-looking partnership.
The President’s schedule includes meetings with American business leaders to explore opportunities that could further stimulate economic growth back home. He is expected to highlight the Philippines as a reliable partner for investment and trade, in line with his administration’s agenda of creating jobs and strengthening the economy.
Marcos’ visit comes at President Trump’s formal invitation and builds on a series of high-level engagements between Manila and Washington over the past year — including reciprocal visits by senior defense and intelligence officials and bipartisan delegations from the U.S. Congress.
By the end of his three-day trip, Marcos hopes to secure renewed commitments that will reinforce not just the long-standing friendship between the two nations, but also their shared vision for a stable, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific region.
Touching down at Joint Base Andrews at 2:48 p.m. Sunday local time (2:48 a.m. Monday in Manila), President Marcos was welcomed by Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez and U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson. This visit marks the first by a Southeast Asian leader to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump since Trump began his second term in January.
Before departing Manila, Marcos emphasized the importance of the visit in reaffirming the enduring alliance between the two countries. He cited security, trade, and regional stability as the cornerstones of their bilateral relationship.
“My visit to Washington, D.C., and most importantly, my meeting with President Trump, is essential to continuing to advance our national interests and strengthening our alliance,” Marcos said in his departure statement.
In Washington, the two leaders are expected to hold substantive discussions aimed at bolstering cooperation, particularly in economic development and security. Marcos also plans to raise concerns over the recently imposed 20 percent U.S. tariff on Philippine exports, and to propose the start of talks on a bilateral trade agreement that would ensure a more balanced and forward-looking partnership.
The President’s schedule includes meetings with American business leaders to explore opportunities that could further stimulate economic growth back home. He is expected to highlight the Philippines as a reliable partner for investment and trade, in line with his administration’s agenda of creating jobs and strengthening the economy.
Marcos’ visit comes at President Trump’s formal invitation and builds on a series of high-level engagements between Manila and Washington over the past year — including reciprocal visits by senior defense and intelligence officials and bipartisan delegations from the U.S. Congress.
By the end of his three-day trip, Marcos hopes to secure renewed commitments that will reinforce not just the long-standing friendship between the two nations, but also their shared vision for a stable, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific region.
Jul 21, 2025
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