Manila, Philippines, April 29, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Philippines will host the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu City on May 6–8, convening Southeast Asian leaders to advance regional cooperation, economic resilience, and sustainability under the Philippine Chairship, anchored on the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together.” The upcoming Summit in May will tackle urgent regional priorities, including energy security, food security, and safety of ASEAN nationals.
Upon the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to scale down preparations across all ASEAN meetings, the original five-day schedule will be compressed into a streamlined three-day program which includes preparatory meetings, and will discuss concrete actions amid the impact of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East underscoring the importance of dialogue, stability, and collective action among ASEAN member states, especially during these challenging times. At the heart of this Summit is one shared goal: to ensure that ASEAN cooperation delivers real, responsive, and meaningful outcomes for the peoples of Southeast Asia.
The Summit program will center on key Leaders’ engagements, including the Opening Ceremony of the 48th ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN Summit Plenary, the ASEAN Summit Retreat, and the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Special Summit.
Beyond diplomacy, the Summit highlights Cebu’s growing role as a dynamic hub for business and investment, supported by its strategic location, modern infrastructure, and skilled workforce. The Philippines aims to deliver a secure, efficient, and forward-looking Summit that reflects ASEAN’s shared vision of a resilient and sustainable future.