Hanoi, April 23 -- The Philippine Government announced on April 23 that preparations for the 48th ASEAN Leaders' Summit are on schedule, with all necessary steps in place ahead of the event set to take place in Cebu in May.

Speaking at a press conference, Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Executive Secretary Ralph Recto had briefed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the preparations.​

According to Castro, the government is considering adjustments to some aspects, including the possibility of moving certain sessions online, in order to streamline the programme amid austerity measures.

Earlier, President Marcos affirmed that the summit would proceed as planned despit...