President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday assured the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) of the Philippines’ commitment in maintaining peace and security in the region.

In a speech during the Asean High Level Forum attended by senior government officials of Asean nations and former Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, Duterte underscored the importance of a vibrant and active engagement among Asean nations for the regional bloc to be a global player.

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