Philippines Assumes ASEAN Chairship 2026, Reaffirms Commitment to Unity and Regional Resilience

Philippines Assumes ASEAN Chairship 2026, Reaffirms Commitment to Unity and Regional Resilience

Manila, 1 January 2026 — As the Philippines prepares to assume the ASEAN Chairship in 2026, it has reaffirmed the collective responsibility of ASEAN Member States to navigate an increasingly complex regional environment through cooperation, mutual respect, and solidarity.

Emphasizing ASEAN’s central role in promoting regional stability and prosperity, the Philippines underscored that shared challenges require coordinated responses grounded in unity and consensus. Guided by this principle, Manila expressed its commitment to strengthening regional integration and advancing a secure, resilient, and inclusive ASEAN Community that delivers tangible benefits to all peoples of Southeast Asia.

The Philippines’ forthcoming chairmanship signals a continued dedication to upholding ASEAN’s core values and mechanisms, while fostering cooperation to ensure peace, stability, and sustainable development across the region.