Phl ready for Asean summit

MANILA, Philippines -  Preparations are in full swing for the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related meetings to be held in Manila next month.

The meetings are scheduled from April 26 to 29 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.

As chair of the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN this year, the Philippines will play host to all the heads of state/government, directors-general, foreign ministers, senior officials and other high level officials from the ten member-states of ASEAN.

The Philippine chairmanship of ASEAN this year will have the theme “Partnering for Change, Engaging the World.”

The event will focus on people-centered and people-oriented ASEAN, peace and stability, maritime security and cooperation, inclusive and innovation-led growth, resilient ASEAN and ASEAN as a model of regionalism and a global player.