Cebu city: His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam departed Cebu City in the Republic of Philippines following his participation in the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Summit. Accompanying him was His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen. Before their departure, a Doa Selamat was recited by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr.) Ustaz Awang Haji Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.
According to Radio Television Brunei, The Honourable Rexlon T. Gatchalian, Secretary of Social Welfare and Developments, along with personnel from the Republic of the Philippines, were present at BGEN Benito Ebuen Air Base to bid farewell to His Majesty. Her Excellency Megawati binti Dato Paduka Haji Manan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of Philippines, and officers from the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Manila were also in attendance.