Bandar seri begawan: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, attended a Gala Dinner on the night of 8th May in honor of Heads of State and Government of ASEAN and special guests. The event was part of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Summit, hosted by His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines and Chairman of ASEAN, along with First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos. His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen accompanied His Majesty to the event.
According to Radio Television Brunei, upon arrival at the Mactan Expo in Cebu City, His Majesty was received by the President of the Philippines and his spouse. The Gala Dinner featured several cultural performances to entertain the distinguished guests.