Tag: 2026

  • Philippines to Host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 in Cebu, Manila, and Boracay

    The Philippines is gearing up to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026, a significant annual event that brings together tourism ministers from Southeast Asia. The forum will be spread across three key locations: Cebu, Manila, and Boracay. The official handover of the chairmanship to the Philippines was marked by a symbolic gavel transfer from…

  • Philippines Prepares for 2026 ASEAN Summit with Increased Presidential Budget

    The Office of the President in the Philippines is set to receive an additional PHP5.2 billion in its 2025 budget to gear up for hosting the ASEAN Summit in 2026, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. This announcement came as a response to critiques regarding the increased budget allocation post the bicameral conference committee’s decision.…

  • Philippines Boosts Presidential Budget for 2026 ASEAN Summit Preparations

    The Office of the President in the Philippines is set to receive an additional PHP5.2 billion in its 2025 budget to prepare for hosting the ASEAN Summit in 2026, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. This budget increase was defended by Bersamin following criticisms over the higher allocation approved by the bicameral conference committee. He…