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Philippines Confirms 'Bare-Bones' ASEAN Summit Amid Calls for Postponement
The ASEAN summit scheduled for May will proceed with a shortened, 'bare-bones' program, as confirmed by President Marcos, despite calls to postpone it to free up public funds for vulnerable sectors and citing the ongoing Middle East conflict as a reason for the reduced agenda.
27 Mar, 03:59 — 27 Mar, 16:00
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President Marcos: ‘Very bare-bones’ Asean summit to push through
The Philippines will push through with its hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, President Marcos said yesterday, amid calls from some quarters to postpone it to free up public funds to support vulnerable sectors heavily impacted by the skyrocketing fuel prices sparked by the Middle East conflict.
By Helen Flores
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ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to ‘bare bones’ program due to Middle East conflict - Arab News
ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to ‘bare bones’ program due to Middle East conflict Arab News
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