Cebu: Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adopted the Cebu Protocol to Amend the ASEAN Charter, marking the first revision to the bloc's charter since its original signing in 2007. This significant development was announced during a press conference at the conclusion of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu.

According to Philippines News Agency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the importance of this milestone, emphasizing its role in ASEAN's institutional reform and the full integration of Timor-Leste into the regional bloc. The Cebu Protocol represents ASEAN's ongoing evolution into a more robust and inclusive regional community. The amendment supports Timor-Leste's integration after it formally became ASEAN's 11th member in October 2025.

The ASEAN Charter, originally signed in Cebu, transformed the association into a rules-based regional organization with a legal personality. The revision is a crucial step in the implementation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, which aims to position ASEAN as a growth hub in the Indo-Pacific over the next two decades. The summit gathered Southeast Asian leaders to focus on economic resilience, geopolitical stability, energy security, and institutional cooperation in the region.