Timor-Leste media delegation joins thousands of reporters at International Media Centre in Manila
DÍLI, 12 November 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste’s media delegation on Thursday joined thousands of journalists on a tour of the International Media Centre (IMC) as part of preparations for media coverage of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings.
The IMC will serve as the headquarters of reporters and crew covering the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits taking place in Manila.
Timor-Leste’s delegation will be among the media representatives from across ASEAN and beyond expected to cover the three-day gathering of regional leaders.
The delegation is made up of TATOLI News Agency President Noémio Mateus Soares Falcão, RTTL President Rosário da Graça Maia, SECOMS Media Adviser Augusto Sarmento, and journalists from several Timor-Leste’s media organisations.
The visit provided Timorese media delegation with an overview of the facilities, logistical arrangements and support services available to local and international journalists covering the events.
ASEAN National Organising Council Assistant Director-General Hazel Abad said approximately 2,000 journalists were expected to register to cover the event, with the International Media Centre (IMC) providing facilities and essential services to support their reporting activities.
She said that the Philippines wants all participating delegates to experience Filipino hospitality, comfort and wellness during their stay.
Recognizing the demanding schedules of journalists, the organizing council aims to ensure that media representatives have access to the necessary facilities and services within the centre, allowing them to focus on their reporting without having to leave the premises.
As Timor-Leste prepares to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2029, the visit provided its media delegation with an opportunity to gain firsthand insights into the centre’s operations, media coordination, logistical arrangements and preparations for supporting coverage of major regional events.
The visit also offered Timor-Leste’s media representatives insights into the planning, coordination and logistical arrangements needed to support media coverage of major events such as the ASEAN Summit.
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