# Philippines preparations for 49th ASEAN Summit > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/philippines-preparations-for-49th-asean-summit > Updated: 2026-11-10T20:51:30.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 6. The Philippines is implementing logistical, service, and security preparations for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, scheduled for November 2026 in Metro Manila. Local authorities in Pasay City have announced temporary road closures around the Philippine International Convention Center and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Partial closures begin October 24, with full closures scheduled from November 9 to November 20. Motorists are advised to avoid Macapagal Boulevard, the World Trade Center area, Diokno Boulevard, and parts of Roxas Boulevard. Certain bus lanes will be converted into dedicated ASEAN lanes for official delegations. In Makati City, the local government has prohibited all drone operations for the entire month of November 2026. To support the event, the Department of Tourism has been conducting specialized hospitality training for tourism frontliners. Security and aviation measures have intensified. The Philippine National Police and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority are coordinating to manage traffic congestion. A stop-and-go traffic scheme will be active along designated routes from November 15 to 18 to accommodate official motorcades, and security exclusion zones will be established around the Philippine International Convention Center and the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex. In Parañaque, authorities have implemented temporary street vending bans in Baclaran through November 20. On November 10, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conducted final inspections of the summit venues in Pasay City. The walkthrough included the Philippine International Convention Center, the Coconut Palace, and the ASEAN International Media Center at the World Trade Center. Accompanying the President were officials from the Presidential Communications Office, Tourism, Trade, and the Executive Secretary. The summit, scheduled for November 15 to 17, or potentially through November 18, aims to focus on peace and security, prosperity corridors, and people empowerment. ## Claims - The 49th ASEAN Summit is scheduled to run from November 16 to 18, 2026. (reported by 1 source) - The summit will be held mostly at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay. (reported by 1 source) - Philippine Airlines has listed 110 flight entries as canceled or rescheduled between November 14 and 18, 2026. (reported by 1 source) - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the regional high-level meetings. (reported by 1 source) - The Philippine National Police (PNP) will use all necessary resources to ensure security for the summit. (reported by 1 source) - The PNP is monitoring security threats at a low level. (reported by 1 source) - The Ayta Mag-antsi community held a forum to reject the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative. (reported by 1 source) - Indigenous leaders claim the proposed semiconductor hub threatens their ancestral domain and livelihoods. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-10: President Marcos inspects venues for 49th ASEAN Summit President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspected the Philippine International Convention Center and other venues in preparation for the 49th ASEAN Summit scheduled for mid-November. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-marcos-inspects-venues-for-49th-asean-summit ### 2026-11-08: Philippines prepares for 49th ASEAN Summit with security and traffic measures As the Philippines hosts the 49th ASEAN Summit, authorities are implementing traffic restrictions, street vending bans, and heightened security while President Marcos Jr. seeks a South China Sea Code of Conduct 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-prepares-for-49th-asean-summit-with-security-and-traffic-measures ### 2026-11-04: Philippines prepares for 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila The Philippines is hosting the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila from November 16 to 18, 2026, with heightened security and flight adjustments expected for the regional event. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-prepares-to-host-49th-asean-summit-in-2026 ### 2026-11-01: Makati City implements drone ban for ASEAN Summit security Makati City has banned all drone operations throughout November 2026 to ensure security for the 49th ASEAN Summit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/makati-city-implements-drone-ban-for-asean-summit-security ### 2026-10-28: Philippines aviation regulators issue advisories ahead of ASEAN Summit Philippine aviation regulators have advised airlines to prepare for flight adjustments during the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila this November. Fuel surcharge rates will also rise to Level 17. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-aviation-regulators-issue-advisories-ahead-of-asean-summit ### 2026-10-22: Philippines prepares for 49th ASEAN Summit with road closures and training The Philippines is preparing for the 49th ASEAN Summit through Pasay City road closures and specialized hospitality training for tourism frontliners. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-prepares-for-49th-asean-summit-with-road-closures-and-training --- Cite as: Philippines preparations for 49th ASEAN Summit. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/philippines-preparations-for-49th-asean-summit