ASEAN continues to strengthen regional cooperation on labour mobility in the region. Since the ASEAN Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers was adopted in 2007 in Cebu, the Philippines, ASEAN has made significant progress in promoting ethical recruitment, decent employment, and social protection of over 10 million migrant workers across the region – 57% of whom are women. Today, many regional initiatives have been implemented and benefited by Member States.

The Philippines, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), convenes senior tourism officials from ASEAN Member States and the Russian Federation as one of ASEAN’s dialogue partners during the 16th Meeting of ASEAN - Russian Federation Tourism Consultation in Cebu City on January 27, 2026. Chaired by DOT Undersecretary Verna Buensuceso as Head of the Philippine National Tourism Organization, the meeting aims to address challenges and facilitate Russian tourist arrivals in the region, while advanci

Magsisimula na ang 16th Meeting of ASEAN-Russian Federation Tourism Consultation sa isang hotel sa Cebu City. Layunin ng pagpupulong na mapalakas pa ang umano’y “seamless travel” sa pagitan ng Russia at ASEAN member states. | #SelfiePatrol ni Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News | ABS-CBN News