KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 26 -- The Philippines would bring tangible benefits to the region through practical, inclusive and measurable initiatives when it hosts the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. asserted the Philippines' readiness during the plenary session of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings here on Sunday.

He reaffirmed Manila's commitment to sustain the gains achieved by the bloc and the push for ASEAN 2045, which aims to build a resilient, inclusive and dynamic regional community, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a press briefing.

"Sa kanyang plenary intervention sa nagpapatuloy na 47th ASEAN Summit sa Malaysia, binigyan din ni Pa...