“Partnering for Change, Engaging the World” The Philippines chairs this year’s 30th and 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summits and the 50th founding anniversary of ASEAN since its establishment in August 8, 1967. The theme for ASEAN 2017, “Partnering for Change, Engaging the World”, reflects the Philippine government’s advocacy to promote unity with and continue reading : ASEAN 50 Philippines 2017