The International Media Center (IMC) at the Mactan World Museum is set for May 5, 2026, ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit. The IMC will serve as the central hub for local and international media, equipped to support timely, accurate, and comprehensive coverage of ASEAN engagements.

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Foreign ministers from the bloc and its partners — the US, China, Canada, Australia, Russia, New Zealand, and India — will gather in Manila for high-level meetings

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as its dialogue partners, will be meeting in Manila for a string of high-level meetings and events from July 20 to 24.

The Philippines is ASEAN chair for 2026.