Manila, Oct. 25 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday said he would push for an "open, inclusive, and rules-based" international order during his participation in the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

In a departure statement delivered at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, Marcos reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to regional cooperation and multilateralism.

"I will continue to champion our advocacies in promoting an open, inclusive and rules-based international order and for the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law," Marcos said, noting that key issues, including the South China Sea disputes, will be raised during the su...