The International Media Center (IMC) will formally open on 5 May 2026 at the Mactan World Museum in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu for all accredited media covering the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will join fellow leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states—Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam—during the Summit Proper on 8 May 2026.
The IMC will serve as the central hub for both local and international media, providing the facilities, technical support, and operational services necessary to ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive coverage of official summit activities.
The center will provide accredited media with comprehensive facilities and support services, including dedicated media working areas, media pool waiting lounges, and high-speed wired and wireless internet connectivity to support news production and live reporting.
It will also feature a Main Briefing Hall for official press briefings and announcements, as well as a Secondary Briefing Room for delegation-led media engagements and smaller press interactions.
Broadcast and technical support facilities will include the International Broadcast Center (IBC), equipped with broadcast booths, stand-up positions, master control and feed distribution systems, and a broadcast booking counter to assist media organizations with facility reservations and technical coordination.
An official video and photo distribution desk will provide accredited media with timely access to summit footage and images, while live feed monitoring stations will allow journalists to monitor official coverage in real time.
Additional support amenities at the IMC include an on-site medical clinic, prayer rooms, media dining facilities, technical help desks, and designated parking areas for accredited media personnel.
The opening of the IMC reflects the Philippines’ readiness as host of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings and underscores the government’s commitment to supporting efficient and professional media operations throughout the summit period.
Highlighting the opening program will be a press briefing by Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez and ASEAN National Organizing Council Director-General Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega.
Secretary Gomez is expected to emphasize the Philippines’ preparedness to host the summit and the government’s commitment to ensuring a fully operational and media-ready IMC. He will underscore the IMC’s role in enabling timely, accurate, and responsible reporting while reaffirming support for both local and foreign media covering the event.
Director-General De La Vega, meanwhile, will provide an overview of the summit, including key engagements, thematic priorities, expected outcomes, and operational guidance on coverage schedules, movement arrangements, and media access protocols.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro and Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cynthia Chan are expected to deliver welcome remarks during the opening ceremony, formally welcoming delegates and members of the media to Cebu.
The IMC is expecting an estimated 800 to 1,000 local and international media to cover the event.
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