Escalona does not know if the Philippine President would address the country's corruption scandal in the APEC meeting.

Escalona on what to expect from the US amid conflict with APEC's multilateralism principle: We would have to defer to the DTI on that, but our position as a developing country, we are for multilateralism, and we support the WTO.

The Philippines can secure investment pledges from South Korea despite corruption, Escalona says.

The backtracked Korean loan issue is a 'closed matter,' as the Republic of Korea reassured their support for advancing development cooperation with the Philippines.

PBBM will tackle aligning AI to the National AI Strategy, to establish an "artificially intelligent-powered Philippines by 2028."

Political and security issues, like the China's actions on the West Philippine Sea, would not be tackled.

PBBM's speech in the CEO meeting would discuss new technologies and economic integration.

Escalona clarifies that there is no problem in the Filipino community of South Korea.

More than 70,000 Filipinos are in South Korea; 42,000 of them are OFWs working in manufacturing, agriculture and fishing, professionals, entertainment, and as household workers.

Escalona on why there is no push for meetings with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping: What happens in APEC is that they discuss these pressing issues, I'm sure they choose of the uncertainties brought about by the tariffs.

Escalona cannot disclose the names of the leaders in priority sectors PBBM is set to meet.

Currently, PBBM has no scheduled meetings with US President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping.

In honor of the 7,420 Filipino soldiers who fought during the Korean War, the President's visit will conclude with a reflame and tree planting ceremony in the UN Memorial Cemetery ion Busan.

PBBM will also attend the leaders' dialogue with the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC).

He is also set to deliver a speech at the APEC CEO summit, which would discuss economic issues in the region.

The two sessions of the APEC meeting will yield four outcome documents: leaders' declaration, and three statements on AI, demographic change, and cultural and creative industries.

These topics tackle trends that impact economic growth.

The President's participation is centered on advancing PH economic interest, deeper ties with APEC members, and reaffirming to APEC's vision of a more open Asia Pacific.

DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona: PBBM will travel to Busan and Yeongju, Korea from October 30 to November 2 for the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.