Sunny Cebu province hosts Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers and tourism chiefs, as well as several other events and meetings to kick off the Philippines’ year-long stint as chair of the bloc from January 25-30, 2026.

What issues will be discussed in the province and how are Cebu province and the cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue preparing? Foreign affairs reporter Bea Cupin and Cebu correspondent John Sitchon report live from Mandaue City.

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ATF OFFICIALLY OPENS

Tourism ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations link hands "the ASEAN way” after the official opening of the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, on Wednesday, January 28. | via @Bea Cupin - RAPPLER

Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro holds a press conference in Mandaue City hours after Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers meet to discuss regional and global issues on Thursday, January 29.

The ministers had earlier met on Wednesday, January 28, to discuss the situation in Myanmar.

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