President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for stronger cooperation among ASEAN governments and parliaments to address emerging regional challenges, including cross-border crime, online scams, food and energy security, climate risks, artificial intelligence, and migrant worker protection.

Speaking during his Interface with the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), Marcos stressed the need to translate regional commitments into national laws, effective oversight, and concrete actions that benefit workers, families, businesses, and communities.

He also recognized AIPA’s initiatives this year to promote women’s and youth participation and strengthen regional cooperation against illegal drugs and transnational crime.

As ASEAN moves toward implementing ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, the President urged governments and parliaments to align their efforts and ensure that regional agreements translate into meaningful results for the people they serve.