MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared November 16 to 18, 2026 as special non-working days throughout the National Capital Region in connection with the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 1447, signed on September 17 by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto by authority of the President.

The three-day declaration covers Monday, November 16, through Wednesday, November 18.

According to the proclamation, the special non-working days are intended to help ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila and allow the government to ensure the safety and security of participants attending the ASEAN-related meetings.

The Philippines is serving as ASEAN chair in 2026 and is hosting a series of regional meetings involving ASEAN member states and partner countries.

Government and ASEAN calendars also list several ASEAN-related activities in Metro Manila in November, including the 16th ASEAN Maritime Forum on November 17 and the 14th Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum on November 18.

The declaration applies to the entire National Capital Region.

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