48th Asean Summit opens in Cebu; Security, disaster resilience in focus

CEBU, Philippines — The 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit begins on Friday, with leaders set to prioritize urgent regional challenges such as food and energy security, disaster preparedness, and the protection of Asean citizens amid growing geopolitical pressures. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos personally conducted a final walkthrough a day before the event to inspect the finishing touches for the opening ceremony and summit proper at the Mactan Expo Center in Lapu-Lapu City.   At 9 a.m., each Asean leader entered the P1.5-billion facility and was received by the First Couple. They then posed for a family photo, […]...

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