President Trump to Attend 2026 ASEAN Summit in Manila This November

President Donald Trump will travel to Manila on November 16 for the 2026 ASEAN Summit, marking his first visit to the Philippines since 2017.

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October 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Manila, Philippines — United States President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Manila on November 16 to participate in the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and its related meetings.

The upcoming trip marks the President’s first visit to the Philippines since 2017, when he attended ASEAN-related events during his initial term in office. The summit is slated to take place from November 15 to 17 at the Philippine International Convention Center located in Pasay City.

The office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed the visit, which follows a previous face-to-face meeting between the two leaders at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2025. During that meeting, the heads of state discussed bilateral relations, trade, and defense cooperation.

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According to the White House, the President will travel to the Philippines to demonstrate America’s commitment to its Southeast Asian allies and to bolster national security and economic objectives. United Nations Secretary General António Guterres is also expected to attend the 49th ASEAN Summit.

Following his engagements in the Philippine capital, President Trump is set to depart for Shenzhen, China. There, he will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which is scheduled to run from November 17 to 19.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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