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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr meets with officials in Malacañang to discuss preparations for the Philippines' hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), February 2, 2026. Handout/PCO

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr meets with officials in Malacañang to discuss preparations for the Philippines' hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), February 2, 2026.

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Katrina Domingo

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770014311286viber_image_2026-02-02_14-37-25-572.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="President Ferdinand Marcos Jr meets with officials in Malacañang to discuss preparations for the Philippines&#x27; hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), February 2, 2026. Handout/PCO" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">President Ferdinand Marcos Jr meets with officials in Malacañang to discuss preparations for the Philippines&#x27; hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), February 2, 2026. <em>Handout/PCO</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. convened officials in Malacañang on Monday to discuss preparations for the Philippines&#x27; hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year.</p><p>&quot;Discussions focused on concrete deliverables that create jobs, support small businesses, improve digital services, and strengthen people-centered programs, ensuring an ASEAN Chairship that delivers clear benefits to Filipinos and the region,&quot; the Palace said in a statement.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/8/no-direct-threat-monitored-for-ph-hosting-of-asean-2026-official-1526">READ: No &#x27;direct threat&#x27; monitored for PH hosting of ASEAN 2026—official</a></div><p>While several ministerial meetings have already begun earlier this month, leaders of the 11-member bloc are expected to travel to the Philippines in May and in November to tackle several issues including the code of conduct in the South China Sea and the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the region.</p><p>The Philippines is expected to spend some P17.5 billion pesos in its hosting of the regional bloc&#x27;s meetings this year.</p><p>The President earlier said that they have booked America&#x27;s Got Talent champion Jessica Sanchez to open the Leaders&#x27; Summit in Cebu in May.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/30/jessica-sanchez-invited-to-perform-in-ph-s-2026-asean-hosting-1550">READ: Jessica Sanchez invited to perform in PH&#x27;s 2026 ASEAN hosting</a></div>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. convened officials in Malacañang on Monday to discuss preparations for the Philippines' hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. convened officials in Malacañang on Monday to discuss preparations for the Philippines' hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year.

Marcos Jr. convenes Palace meeting to review ASEAN hosting preparations

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Marcos Jr. convenes Palace meeting to review ASEAN hosting preparations

Katrina Domingo,

ABS-CBN News

Published February 02, 2026 02:45 PM PHT

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