Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
August 6, 2017

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano delivers the opening remarks and leads the ceremonial toast as the Philippines hosts a gala dinner for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers and delegates at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on August 6, 2017.

The guests are served appetizing Filipino food choices such as chicken binakol, adobong sugpo sa gata, hinorinong tadyang ng baka, and dalandan sorbet.

The gala dinner also showcases performances from local performers Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, Ballet Manila, award-winning local chorale groups Los Cantantes de Manila and the Mandaluyong Children’s Choir, and local singers Jed Madela, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, and Cris Villonco.

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