The Young Presidents' Organization ASEAN United [ YPO AU ] hosted a welcome dinner for delegates at the Goldenberg Mansion. The evening featured an insightful forum with key speakers, including : Finance Secretary, Ralph Recto, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs, Frederick Go, and the Chief Executive Officer of Maharlika Investment Corporation, Mr. Rafael Consing Jr.
Upon the delegates' arrival, they were greeted by a festive dance performance, and over dinner, they serenaded by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra. The evening concluded with a cultural show and a performance by the world-renowned shadow puppet group from the Philippines, El Gamma Penumbra.