Philippines marks 50th Anniversary of Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in South-East Asia


Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro unveils the TAC commemorative logo on Feb 24, 2026. - Courtesy of DFA

MANILA: The Philippines will commemorate on Tuesday (Feb 24) the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) in South-East Asia, a landmark agreement that has served as the foundation of peaceful interstate relations in the region, the Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.

As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) chair for 2026, the Philippines is honoured to lead this historic milestone. The country was one of the five original signatories when the treaty was signed in 1976 during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

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