It supports the PDP chapters, Chapter 15: Ensuring Sound Macroeconomic Fundamentals and Chapter 6: Enhancing the Social Fabric, which emphasize strengthening trade and regional integration while fostering good governance. It also aligns with Chapter 11: Building Resilience in a Changing Environment, addressing how the Philippines can contribute to and benefit from ASEAN’s sustainability and climate initiatives. Additionally, the study addresses the 8-point Socioeconomic Agenda by promoting investments in trade, infrastructure, and digitalization to bolster economic competitiveness. Existing literature explores ASEAN integration broadly but lacks country-specific analysis, particularly for the Philippines. This study addresses knowledge gaps by providing evidence-based assessments and actionable insights, offering policy guidance for ASEAN's economic strategies.