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The high-level roundtable with Secretary Lazaro aims to strengthen dialogue between Philippine foreign policy leadership and U.S. private sector stakeholders on shared strategic and economic priorities. The discussion comes at a significant moment, marking the 80th anniversary of U.S.–Philippines diplomatic relations and the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship, both of which highlight opportunities to deepen cooperation on trade, investment, digital transformation, supply chain resilience, and sustainable development. Against the backdrop of an evolving geopolitical environment, the roundtable will also provide insights into the Philippines’ foreign policy direction and explore avenues for enhanced public-private collaboration in advancing regional stability and economic growth.