President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed the Philippines’ readiness to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in 2026, promising to fortify the foundations of the bloc’s community-building and steer it towards a new chapter.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., along with other heads of state, was warmly welcomed by President Joko Widodo of Indonesia as he arrived at the opening ceremony of the 43rd ASEAN Summit. The summit focuses on the theme "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth."

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia Monday, September 4, to attend the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits, where he is expected to advance the country’s interest in the regional gathering.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. departed for Indonesia on Monday to attend the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and Related Summits, vowing to advance the country’s interests with his constructive engagements with ASEAN and its Dialogue Partners.