Manila, Oct. 29 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed his commitment to charting a path toward inclusivity and sustainability to help build a "future-proof" Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

In a video message upon his return to Manila, Marcos affirmed the Philippines' readiness to host the ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in 2026, with the theme, "Navigate our Future, Together."

"The leaders and I spoke about future-proofing our region through economic cooperation and sustainable growth," Marcos said after his participation in the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

"As the 2026 Chair of ASEAN, the Philippines looks forward to building on the gains of Malaysia's inclusiv...