The global energy crisis, food security, and transnational crime are among the top issues on the table as Southeast Asian leaders and their allies converge in Manila.
The Philippines, chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for 2026, is hosting the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from Sunday, November 15, to Tuesday, November 17.
Aside from leaders and representatives of ASEAN’s 11 members, other world leaders will be in attendance, including United States President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and newly reelected Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is embarking on a state visit to the Philippines before the summit.
During the summit’s closing ceremony, the Philippines will also turn over the ASEAN chairmanship to Singapore, which will lead the bloc in 2027.
Check out this page for the latest ASEAN Summit news, photos, videos, and insights. For more updates and to share your own views, you can also join the Security and Global Affairs chat room in Rappler’s Muni app.