What the Philippines should stand for as we welcome ASEANWhen the Philippines hosts ASEAN, it is not just an exercise in diplomacy. As ASEAN gathers, the Philippines should be proud of one thing above all else. We have engineers working in the most advanced technology companies in the world. Other ASEAN countries moved earlier and more decisively. As we host ASEAN, let us present a Philippines that believes in its innovators.

Source: Philippine Star January 13, 2026 03:42 UTC