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PBBM affirms PH commitment to uphold ASEAN principles
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has renewed the Philippines’ commitment to
“We will uphold ASEAN principles and continue the region's legacy of lasting peace and shared progress as we navigate our future together,” Marcos said in a video message for the 58th ASEAN founding anniversary uploaded on state-run Radio Television Malacañang.
The Philippines, along with Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, signed on Aug. 8, 1967, the ASEAN Declaration, which stipulates the regional bloc’s collaboration and cooperation in pursuit of economic prosperity and regional peace and stability.
The other ASEAN member-states are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
Marcos emphasized the Philippines' role in laying the foundation for a region “anchored on peace, cooperation, shared progress, and prosperity.”
“Guided by the purpose and principles of ASEAN enshrined in its Charter, we have stood together in navigating evolving regional and global challenges over the years,” he said.
“Through solidarity and dialogue, we have also fostered mutually beneficial partnerships and we have advanced initiatives that uplift the lives of peoples and communities.”
The Philippines is coordinating with Malaysia, the current chair of the 10-member regional bloc, in preparation for the country’s hosting of the ASEAN meetings in 2026.
Marcos acknowledged that under Malaysia's chairship, ASEAN is steered by the themes of inclusivity and sustainability.
“This reflects not only the enduring aspirations of our region, but also the shared responsibilities that we must embrace in today's dynamic and complex global environment,” he said.
“As the Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chairship in 2026, we will build on ASEAN's achievements in responding to the region's evolving priorities and in facing emerging challenges.”
ASEAN, the world’s fifth-largest economy, sustains positive growth and continues to demonstrate economic resilience with a growth of 4.7 percent in 2024.
The bloc's total trade in goods reached USD3.5 trillion in 2024, while foreign direct investment (FDI) also surged to USD229.8 billion, cementing the region’s position as a top investment destination among developing economies, according to the region’s annual report. (PNA)
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