On November 13, 2026, the 49th ASEAN Summit commenced in the Philippines with tourism promotion activities. Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay officially extended an invitation to delegates attending the summit to explore tourism opportunities in the country throughout the summit week.
The Philippines is fully open to visitors as it hosts the ASEAN Summit events during the mid-November 2026 summit week. The tourism promotion is timed to coincide with these activities, encouraging delegates to experience the Philippines firsthand.
