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Marcos calls on women leaders to drive Southeast Asia's progress
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has urged women across the region to maintain their leadership roles and claim greater influence as Southeast Asian nations work toward collective advancement. His remarks came during the 4th Asean Women Leaders' Summit held in Mandaluyong City.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday emphasized the critical importance of women's leadership in propelling Southeast Asia forward, addressing delegates at the 4th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Women Leaders' Summit in Mandaluyong City.
In his keynote speech, Marcos urged women across the region to continue asserting their authority and demanding greater space within their respective societies and institutions. He highlighted how women's participation and influence are essential to achieving sustainable progress across Asean member states.
The summit brought together senior female leaders and policymakers from Southeast Asia to discuss strategies for enhancing women's roles in governance, economic development, and regional cooperation. The gathering underscored the Philippines' commitment to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment as part of broader Asean initiatives.
Marcos's remarks align with the Philippines' broader push to strengthen women's participation in decision-making processes at national and regional levels, recognizing that inclusive leadership strengthens the region's ability to address contemporary challenges and seize opportunities for growth.