Manila, Aug. 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has renewed the Philippines' commitment to uphold the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) principles and push for regional development.

"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 Malacanang.

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-stat...