Malacañang asserted that no protocol was violated in selecting venues for the Philippines' hosting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related events.<br /><br />Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stressed that there was no breach of protocol as the venue—although a hotel-casino—was used for an international summit, and not for gambling. (Video courtesy of RTVM)<br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/02/04/no-protocol-was-violated-in-choosing-asean-venuespalace<br /><br />Join this channel to get access to perks:<br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews
