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ASEAN Leaders' Summit Set for May Amid Regional Tensions

3/27/2026

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the ASEAN Leaders' summit will proceed in May with a shortened agenda.
The shortened agenda will focus on fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant workers.
Marcos consulted with other ASEAN leaders about potentially postponing the summit because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
He said there is a consensus that coordination among members is essential at this time.

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the ASEAN Leaders' summit will proceed in May with a shortened agenda.
The shortened agenda will focus on fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant workers.
Marcos consulted with other ASEAN leaders about potentially postponing the summit because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
He said there is a consensus that coordination among members is essential at this time.