President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders engaged in a dialogue with the ASEAN Youth Representatives at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR).

Emphasizing the vital role of youth in community-building, President Marcos Jr. highlighted their importance in enhancing connectivity and resilience within ASEAN.

The Philippine youth delegation was led by Ymari Kristia Pascua, a Youth Mental Health Coach, and Dr. Alfredo Lorenzo Sablay, a biologist and licensed medical doctor. Both are advocates for youth empowerment and mental health.

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