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Philippines scales down ASEAN meetings, moves preparatory meetings online to cut costs
MANILA — All preparatory meetings for ASEAN, including ministerial sessions, will now be held virtually to cut costs, the Philippines’ executive secretary said on Friday.
A total of 650 preparatory meetings will be conducted online as the bloc scales down non-essential activities, Philippine Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto said in a statement.
“This is not the time for grand ceremonies,” Mr. Recto said. — Reuters
