On the right path to a prosperous AseanIt was a productive weekend in Nasugbu. We were lucky to have had with us several of our allies in this work, including some of most respected think-tanks in the world, partners from outside the ASEAN in the Joint Business Council and resource persons from the ASEAN Secretariat. For this, I thank the AustCham ASEAN, Canada-ASEAN Business Council, East Asia Business Council, EU-ASEAN Business Council, JETRO, ASEAN-New Zealand Business Council, Russia-ASEAN Business Council, UK-ASEAN Business Council, US-ASEAN Business Council, GMS Business Council, ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance and the ASEAN Responsible and Inclusive Business Alliance for taking the time to join us. For the past two years, we have made headway with our agriculture and food security initiative, the ASEAN Food Security Alliance (AFSA). It will be a strategic partner, policy co-creator and private sector convenor in the implementation of the ASEAN economic integration agenda.

Source: Philippine Star February 08, 2026 16:36 UTC