Marcos seeks public patience ahead of ASEAN Summit, cites benefits for PH
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MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on the public to remain patient and cooperative as the Philippines hosts the 49th Association o...
ASEAN HOSTING. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in a video message on Thursday (Nov. 12, 2026), calls on Filipinos to be patient and show support for the country's hosting of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. Marcos emphasized the economic opportunities, jobs, and livelihood benefits it brings to local industries and businesses, showcasing Filipino creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality to the world. (Video screenshot)
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on the public to remain patient and cooperative as the Philippines hosts the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits, assuring that the temporary inconveniences would be outweighed by the opportunities and benefits the gathering is expected to bring.
In a video message, Marcos underscored the importance of regional cooperation in addressing shared challenges, including rising prices of basic commodities and oil, economic slowdowns, and security concerns.
“Marami sa mga problemang ito ay hindi natin kayang solusyunan na mag-isa, kaya't napakahalaga ng ASEAN. Ito ang pagkakataon para sa mga bansa sa ating rehiyon na mag-usap, magkaunawaan, at magtulungan upang humanap ng mga solusyon sa mga problemang pare-pareho nating kinakaharap (Many of these problems cannot be solved by any one country alone, which is why ASEAN is so important. This is an opportunity for countries in our region to engage in dialogue, understand one another, and work together to find solutions to the common problems we face),” Marcos added.
The President said the Philippines' ASEAN chairship has generated jobs and livelihood opportunities for local industries, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), weavers, designers, craftsmen, artists, performers, food producers, hospitality establishments and transport providers.
He also cited the opportunity to showcase Filipino creativity, craftsmanship, hospitality, and tourism destinations to foreign leaders and…
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