Malacañang has assured the public that the government is prepared to report and undergo an audit of its expenses for hosting the 2026 ASEAN Summit.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro clarified that the ₱22.9-billion allocation for the country's ASEAN hosting does not necessarily mean the entire amount has already been spent.

Castro said the government cannot yet provide the final breakdown of expenses but cited major infrastructure and venue preparations, airport improvements, and security arrangements as among the initiatives undertaken for the regional gathering.

“So handa ang gobyerno na ito ay ma-audit, handa ang gobyerno mag-report para ipakita sa inyo kung saan napunta lahat ang ating pinaghandaan bilang host ng ASEAN Summit,” Castro said.