MANILA 20 November 2025 - Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, together with Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Undersecretary Adonis P. Sulit of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) briefed the Diplomatic Corps on the Philippines’ theme and priorities for its ASEAN Chairship in 2026 at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Temporary Headquarters, Pasay City.
Secretary Lazaro introduced the ASEAN 2026 logo, carrying various symbols reflective of the nation and its priorities, collectively denoting ASEAN’s shared journey toward stability, prosperity and people empowerment with the Philippines at the helm.
Secretary Lazaro also presented the theme, “Navigating Our Future, Together,” and the three (3) main priorities or 3Ps of our Chairship – Peace and Security Anchors, Prosperity Corridors, and People Empowerment – which will guide ASEAN’s work across the Political-Security, Economic, and Socio-Cultural Pillars.
As lead for the Political-Security Community, Secretary Lazaro underscored the Philippines’ commitment to reinforcing peace and stability through norms and dialogue, fostering resilience against emerging security challenges, including climate-related risks, and promoting maritime cooperation grounded in international law and ASEAN Centrality.
For the Economic Community, DTI Secretary Roque outlined the key economic deliverables during the Chairship, aimed at strengthening trade and investment linkages, accelerating digital transformation, and integrating ASEAN’s MSME development agenda, leveraging the creative economy, and advancing sustainable and inclusive economies.
DSWD Undersecretary Sulit presented the Socio-Cultural Pillar’s priorities, which include empowering families and vulnerable groups; strengthening regional public health cooperation; promoting youth innovation and digital literacy, including the ethical use of AI; and enhancing food security and climate resilience.
Secretary Lazaro also held a briefing on the Chairship priorities for members of the press corps on the same day.
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