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The Philippines is hosting the 48th Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, from May 6-8, 2026. Leaders from 10 of the 11 member-nations will attend, with Myanmar's president being the sole exception. This marks the Philippines' fifth time chairing ASEAN. The summit's agenda, led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., will focus on energy and food security, and the safety of ASEAN nationals globally. Discussions will also include progress on the Code of Conduct for the South China Sea, with ongoing negotiations between ASEAN and China. The Philippines previously hosted the ASEAN Summit in 1987, 1999, 2006, and 2017.

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