Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, provided Asia House Corporate Members with the latest updates on the Philippines' foreign policy priorities and regional dynamics at an off-the-record briefing on Tuesday 18 February.  

Speaking at Asia House, Secretary Manalo discussed a range of key topics, including economic growth in ASEAN, the role of the Philippines' digital economy in driving regional growth and its commitment to engage in the Indo-Pacific region.  

Corporate Members engaged in a wide-ranging discussion, exploring topics such as the Philippines' role in the ASEAN digital framework, the impact of US-China relationship on global affairs, and tensions in the South China Sea.  

Chaired by Asia House Chief Executive Michael Lawrence OBE, the briefing provided a unique opportunity for members to engage directly with one of Southeast Asia's most seasoned diplomats and gain valuable insights into the Philippines's economic diplomacy efforts in a strategically important region.  

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