Philippines’ Marcos to Visit US This Month as Rubio Touts Ties

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Washington this month for his first trip there since Donald Trump took office, as the US highlights its deepening partnership with both Manila and Tokyo.

The visit will be from July 20 to 22, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a briefing Friday in Manila, adding that details including the agenda are still being finalized.

The trip comes after the Trump administration raised a planned tariff on Philippine exports to the US to 20% from 17%, spurring concern from Washington’s long-time ally. Philippine trade officials are traveling to the US next ...