ASEAN Hosting an 'Investment' to Boost PH Standing - Lawmaker
Amid questions over the P22.9 billion cost of hosting the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, a lawmaker described the event as an "investment" to boost the Philippines' international standing and fulfill its obligation to sustain regional cooperation.
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