MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday (Nov 10) conducted a final walkthrough at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit on Nov 15 to 17.
The walkthrough was aimed at ensuring that the facilities are ready for the arrival of leaders from 11 Asean member states and nine dialogue partner countries.
Marcos personally inspected the PICC, as well as the World Trade Center, which will serve as the International Media Center for at least 5,000 media delegates from different countries.
During his visit, the president checked the venues’ operational status for various meetings and official activities to ensure the smooth conduct of scheduled events.
The Asean Leaders’ Summit will be held at the PICC, while ministerial meetings will take place at a luxury hotel in the same area.
United States President Donald Trump, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are among the confirmed leaders expected to participate in the event.
Award-winning Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, meanwhile, arrived in Manila on Monday for the Inclusive Growth Summit scheduled for Nov 11. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
