Asean Summit: Mark Villar hopes for more PH economic benefits

Inquirer.net - Nov 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar hopes that the Philippines’ hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit will lead to more investments, job opportunities, and other economic benefits for Filipinos and other people across the region. “We are hoping that the Philippine leadership in Asean will yield more opportunities for our

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