Marcos: ASEAN explores new strategies on Myanmar conflict

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. stated on Wednesday that Southeast Asian leaders are exploring new strategies to address the ongoing conflict in Myanmar.

Marcos noted during an interview at the ASEAN Summit that despite the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) since 2021, there has been no improvement in the situation and violence continues.

ASEAN delegates met for the first time with a top Myanmar foreign ministry official since the 2021 coup to discuss ways to broker an end to the civil war.

The president emphasized that while the Philippines remains committed to the 5PC, new approaches are being considered to move forward constructively.

Myanmar has been embroiled in ongoing conflict since the military overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi's government in February 2021, detaining her and thousands of activists.