ASEAN preps, leadership changes take center stage at PBBM’s busy week

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MANILA – As the Philippines gears up for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took a hands-on approac...

PROJECT REVIEW. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presides over the 12th meeting of the Economy and Development Council (EDC) at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Nov. 11, 2026 to discuss key government projects on energy security, flood mitigation, transportation, education, and social protection. The meeting aimed to advance initiatives that will deliver direct benefits to Filipino families. (PCO photo)

MANILA – As the Philippines gears up for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took a hands-on approach in the country’s final preparations while undertaking a major government revamp.

With barely a week before the country’s hosting of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on Nov. 15 to 17, Marcos on Tuesday conducted a walkthrough of the key venues for the regional gathering, including the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and the International Media Center (IMC) in Pasay City.

The PICC will serve as the main venue for all high-level meetings and gatherings of leaders attending the summit.

The IMC, located at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, will serve as the main workspace for local and foreign media delegates covering the regional bloc’s engagements.

The President’s inspection underscored the administration’s efforts to ensure the country’s readiness to welcome foreign leaders and delegates attending the summit.

In a video message, Marcos emphasized that the successful hosting of the ASEAN summit would require the collective effort of Filipinos, noting that the gathering also presents an opportunity to showcase the country’s culture, talent, and hospitality.

Reorganization in government also continued, with Marcos ordering a major reshuffle involving four agencies responsible for revenue collection, investment promotion, and economic development.

The shake-up covered the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), and the…

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