Philippines President to promote country 'as it is' when Asean chair in 2026

MANILA: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (pic) has expressed his intent to promote the Philippines "as it is” when the country chairs Asean in 2026, the Philippine News Agency reported.

Marcos said there was no need to prove the Philippines’ worth to its South-East Asian neighbours, stressing that the focus should be on showing what the country is capable of.