Vientiane, Lao PDR
October 9, 2024

As the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits commence in Laos, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presided over an emergency online briefing with key government agencies to discuss the situation in the Middle East and mobilize all available resources to ensure the safe and timely repatriation of Filipinos affected by the crisis.

The Chief Executive reassured his countrymen that the Philippine Government is on top of the situation amid the ongoing crisis, prioritizing the safety and welfare of Filipinos in the area.

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