00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will not be able to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC Summit in Peru.
00:09Communication Secretary Cesar Chavez confirmed this.
00:13The explanation is that President Marcos' priority now is to help the victims of the upcoming typhoon.
00:20On November 20, 2023, the President was last to attend the APEC Summit in San Francisco, California.
00:27As part of the gathering, leaders from various countries will discuss the economy, security, and security in the region.
00:38Acting Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguerro was also invited as a special envoy of the President to the APEC Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders Week.
