The Philippines is targeting to have the framework adopted in 2026, before its ASEAN chairmanship ends
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. COMMUNITY. Ministers and delegates do the customary ASEAN handshake during the 35th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council Meeting at The Peninsula Manila in Makati City, March 5, 2026.
The Philippines is targeting to have the framework adopted in 2026, before its ASEAN chairmanship ends MANILA, Philippines – As climate change worsens and more communities become vulnerable to hazards, Southeast Asian countries are looking to agree on a regional disaster response plan., is leading talks on the Manila-ASEAN Strategic Protocol for Emergency and Comprehensive Transformation Framework. Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian introduced the planned framework during the 35th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council Meeting in Makati City on Thursday, March 5. “Ang tema lagi ng ASEAN is to make sure na regional cooperation is at the heart of everything we do. What better way to take care of our vulnerable countrymen — not just our countrymen, but all throughout the region — is to make sure na kapag may sakuna…ready ang magkakapitbahay na magtulungan,” According to Gatchalian, they will still deliberate on the trigger mechanism for other countries to respond in times of disaster, the type of response, and who the dialogue partners would be in case of calamities that are larger in scale. The framework’s effectiveness would be measured based on speed, quality, and suitability of the response, depending on the scale of the disaster. The Philippines is targeting to have the framework adopted in 2026, before its ASEAN chairmanship ends. commensurate disaster response to disasters affecting the region,” added Gatchalian. The initiative is aligned with this year’s ASCC theme, “RISE ASEAN.” RISE stands for resilient and empowered families, inclusive development, smart youth and innovation, and an environmentally sustainable and food-secure future. The framework was conceived under the push for an environmentally sustainable and food-secure future, stemming from the need for secure food supplies during disasters. BILATERAL MEETING. Philippine Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian signs a memorandum of understanding with Singaporean Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli to strengthen women and child development, on the sidelines of the 35th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council Meeting on March 5, 2026. Photo from ASEAN 2026On the sidelines of the ASCC events, the Philippines and Singapore also signed a memorandum of understanding to share knowledge on family and child development, focusing on the first 1,000 days of a child’s life — a critical growth period — to help combatIn Singapore’s case, it assists women even before they get pregnant, acknowledging that a child’s health is linked to their mother’s. recently to Singapore to get the general concept…. And we’re going to start with the details already, operationalizing it,” Gatchalian said. The Department of Social Welfare and Development will expand its First 1,000 Days initiative for pregnant women who are Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries, to add seminars and other programs meant to educate women on self-care.The expanded F1KD will be implemented along with family development sessions for those under 4Ps and parent effectiveness sessions. “Sisiguraduhin natin na nauunawaan ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino na ang pamumuhunan o ang pag-aalaga…sa kanilang mga kababaihan sa pamilya, even if hindi pa siya nagbubuntis, ay pamumuhunan sa ating bansa,” The ASCC meetings also led to talks on securing investments in products and programs for the elderly and continuing to recognize their role in society. For the youth, Southeast Asian officials agreed to push for digital literacy andMore high-level meetings and technical working groups will be convened in the Philippines in the coming months. The two main events — the 48th and 49th ASEAN summits — will take place inShare in Chat
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