Foreign ministers from ASEAN and its partner countries — including the US, China, Canada, Australia, Russia, New Zealand, and India — will convene in Manila for high-level diplomatic meetings in July 2026. Quezon City residents should anticipate significant traffic disruptions, heightened security measures, and potential economic activity across Metro Manila during the summit period. Specific venues, road closure schedules, and public access restrictions have not yet been announced; authorities will issue traffic advisories and security guidelines closer to the event dates.
Background
ASEAN foreign ministers meet annually to discuss regional cooperation and security; the Philippines last hosted the ASEAN Summit in 2017, and Manila’s selection for 2026 underscores its continued diplomatic role in Southeast Asia.
Source: Rappler