The International Media Center (IMC) for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit officially opened Friday, Nov. 13, providing local and foreign journalists with a central hub to cover the regional gathering.
Communications Secretary Lino Cayetano graced the opening ceremony, highlighting the importance of cooperation among ASEAN member states.
“Let’s build bridges together so that we can understand deeper the opportunities of working together in ASEAN,” Cayetano said.
The center will serve as the main workplace for journalists covering the summit, hosting media briefings and providing facilities for news filing and broadcast operations to deliver updates on the event to audiences worldwide.
The IMC also showcases Filipino culture through locally made products, coffee and food representing the three major island groups of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
The facility is expected to support local and international media in providing coverage of the summit and its proceedings.
