Marcos at ASEAN Summit: Push for South China Sea Code

President Marcos at ASEAN Summit: Urges Code of Conduct in South China Sea. President Bongbong Marcos recently participated in the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His presence focused on trade and defense issues, notably his call to accelerate the adoption of a legally binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. This is a long-standing concern for the Philippines, given territorial disputes in the region. The video shows Marcos in various meetings, including one-on-one sessions with Prime Ministers from Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. According to the report, "We underscore the urgent need to accelerate the adoption of a legally binding code of conduct in the South China Sea." The summit also saw discussions on transnational crime and climate change. The event underscores the Philippines' continued commitment to regional stability and cooperation within ASEAN.