ASEAN Summit Holiday Boosts Passenger Traffic at Southern Luzon Ports
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ASEAN Summit Holiday Boosts Passenger Traffic at Southern Luzon Ports

Seaports in Southern Luzon, particularly Batangas Port, saw a significant surge in passenger traffic due to the extended holiday declared for the ASEAN Summit, with travelers heading to their home provinces and tourist destinations.

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    Leaders of the Quad nations – the US, Japan, Australia, and India – are expected to convene in Manila on Tuesday for their first summit in two years. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, will likely focus on regional security, including critical mineral supply chains and the protection of free commercial shipping lanes amidst rising Chinese influence.

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