MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said all systems were in place for the Philippines’ hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit next week.
In a video message on Thursday, Marcos highlighted the crucial role of hosting the summit, saying it will provide an avenue to address global and regional challenges.
"Many of these problems cannot be solved by us alone, which is why Asean is so important," Marcos said in Filipino.
“The preparations are complete, and they were carried out in great detail. The skill and creativity of the Filipinos will surely take center stage,” he added.
