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Marcos inspects Asean Summit venues as Philippines prepares for regional gathering
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conducted a final inspection of the Philippine International Convention Center on Tuesday to ensure facilities are ready for the 49th Asean Summit. The three-day regional gathering is scheduled to begin November 15.
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MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. toured the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Tuesday, conducting a final walkthrough of facilities ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit scheduled for November 15-17.
The inspection was designed to verify that all venue preparations meet the requirements for hosting leaders and representatives from the 11-member Asean bloc. The PICC, a major convention facility in the capital region, will serve as the primary venue for the summit's sessions and related events.
The Philippines holds the rotating chair of Asean for 2024, placing the nation in a coordinating role for the regional organization's activities. The summit represents a key diplomatic gathering for Southeast Asian leaders to discuss regional issues and set the bloc's policy direction.
The presidential walkthrough underscores Manila's focus on ensuring smooth logistics and appropriate protocol arrangements for the high-level gathering. Officials have been coordinating extensively with Asean member states and the United Nations to finalize preparations for the summit.