On March 7, 2026, the PNU Students and Educators for ASEAN (PNU-SEA) and the AsTEN Secretariat, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in the Philippines, successfully conducted ASEAN Conversations 6 at PNU Manila. The event gathered students and members of the academic community for a discussion centered on the theme, “Understanding Pancasila: How Can ASEAN Youth Learn from Indonesia’s Experience?”

Prof. Nina Yulianti, PhD, Education Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, served as the guest speaker during the activity. She shared insights on the historical development of Pancasila and its role in shaping Indonesian national identity and governance. Her discussion also highlighted how ASEAN youth can learn from Indonesia’s experience in promoting unity amid diversity—an important lesson for a region characterized by diverse cultures, languages, and political systems. Through the discussion, participants were encouraged to reflect on how these values can inspire youth engagement and strengthen regional cooperation within Southeast Asia.

Adding a cultural highlight to the event, Mr. Alexander Lengkey, a student from President University in Indonesia, delivered a special musical performance. He sang the patriotic song “Garuda Pancasila” and “O Ina Ni Keke,” a folk song from Minahasa, North Sulawesi, in a presentation that celebrated Indonesian culture and fostered a spirit of solidarity among ASEAN youth.

ASEAN Conversations is a continuing initiative of PNU-SEA and the AsTEN Secretariat that aims to foster dialogue among students on important social, political, and cultural topics in the ASEAN region. This event was organized in cooperation with the UST College of Education Student Council, PaPreFu Club – Sudeco Polytechnic Integrated College Inc., Ateneo Project for Asian & International Relations (APAIR), Kabataang Pangarap ni Rizal – PNU, PNU Social Science Club, and PNU Kabataang Urduja.