President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. handed over the signed Digital Economy Framework Agreement, the first of its kind in the world, to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn of Cambodia during the opening ceremony of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits held in Manila on Nov. 15. 

Negotiations on the proposed South China Sea Code of Conduct are 77% complete, with a few “salient points” left to resolve, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Saturday.

The Philippines secured a key diplomatic gain in its ASEAN chairship as regional foreign ministers agreed to endorse the concept and terms of reference for a proposed Philippine-based Maritime Center, moving the initiative closer to approval by Southeast Asian leaders.

Inside the ASEAN 2026 International Media Center in Pasay City, deadlines, regional cuisine, Filipino craftsmanship come together as journalists cover the summit. More than a newsroom, the venue offers a glimpse of Philippine culture while keeping people connected to the stories unfolding across the region.