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The future of individual nations in Southeast Asia, including Philippines, truly depends
upon their ability to work together for the common good. In fact, a successful and united
ASEAN has concrete effects on us and our lives. These ten Southeast Asian countries
(Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos,
Thailand, and Vietnam) want to improve the lives of their citizens.
The Philippine government believes that the SEAN has become much more important
organization in terms of its influence in the region. Now, what is the significance of
ASEAN integration in the Philippines?
The opportunities to live overseas are not just limited to workers; even students may
have the chance to study abroad. These young people who’ll experience going abroad
and make friends with different nationalities will hopefully make the next generation a lot
more open-minded and stronger.
• People-centered ASEAN
Creation of more opportunities for work, travel, business and studies would be important
vehicles for greater people-to-people interactions and understanding. These are
definitely more sustainable endeavors than junket travels.
• Better Philippines.
The free flow of goods, services, investment, capital and skilled labor could only mean a
better country. The Philippines, and the other Southeast Asian nations, will be able to
achieve their goals quicker, and enjoy more success, through cooperation.
These are the ties that actually bind us beyond pieces of paper and sign treaties. It is
people who will build ASEAN. The government also needs to be innovative in taking a
hold of the opportunities of the ASEAN economic integration to have a better nation