The former UNHCR Special Envoy landed in the Philippines on Tuesday and will join filmmaker Rithy Panh for a session on Cambodia on November 11.
Tamrah News Desk | November 10, 2026
Angelina Jolie in Manila drew attention on Tuesday as the actress and humanitarian arrived in the Philippines to take part in the 2026 ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit, the Daily Tribune reported. She is scheduled to speak on November 11 as a featured speaker, according to Manila Bulletin. Asian Journal reported that the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth organizes the event with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines, and that it is separate from the formal summit of ASEAN heads of government.
How Angelina Jolie Arrived in Manila
The Daily Tribune reported that Jolie arrived on the morning of Tuesday, November 10. When In Manila said she was seen arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1. PhilNews, citing The Manila Times, reported that security personnel escorted her through the terminal.
What Jolie Will Discuss at the ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit
Jolie will join Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh in a session titled “From Memory to Possibility: Cambodia, Courage and the Power of Staying”, Asian Journal reported. Shamina Singh, founder and president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, will moderate. The conversation will look at the two guests’ work in Cambodia and the value of long term involvement in communities recovering from conflict. Philstar described the session as a closing discussion. Manila Bulletin said it will focus on community, resilience and creating opportunities for lasting change.
Manila Bulletin noted that Jolie directed “First They Killed My Father”, an adaptation of Loung Ung’s memoir about surviving the Khmer Rouge regime.
Jolie’s Record as UNHCR Special Envoy and Her Ties to Cambodia
Manila Bulletin reported that Jolie served as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador from 2001 to 2012 and later as Special Envoy until 2022. Asian Journal put the end of her envoy role at December 2022. She first visited Cambodia more than two decades ago while filming Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Manila Bulletin reported.
In a July 24 Instagram message, Jolie said nearly 30,000 people remain displaced one year after fighting began along the border between Cambodia and Thailand, The Star reported, citing the Phnom Penh Post. She wrote that her “heart is with everyone still waiting to come home”. The Maddox Foundation, which she said works through a locally led team, has its headquarters on that border.
Who Else Is Speaking in Manila
Filipino Broadway star Lea Salonga will take part in a program called “In Unison: Amplifying Every Voice in ASEAN”, hosted by broadcaster Rico Hizon. Designer Rajo Laurel, actress Kylie Verzosa, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque and Ayala Corp. Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala are also on the program. Other sessions cover digital fraud, artificial intelligence and access to financing for smaller businesses. Context.ph reported that the summit theme is “Resilient and Rising”.
Is Angelina Jolie in Manila for the Official ASEAN Summit?
No. Asian Journal reported that the November 11 forum is organized separately from the formal summit of ASEAN heads of government. The Daily Tribune reported that the Philippines hosted the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu in May. The Daily Tribune also reported that the 49th ASEAN Summit is scheduled for November 16 to 18 near the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. Philstar reported that Malacañang declared November 16 to 18 special non working days in Metro Manila for that summit. For wider regional coverage, see the Tamrah News world politics section and Tamrah News entertainment news .
Conclusion
Angelina Jolie in Manila is a short visit built around one session on Cambodia with Rithy Panh at the ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit. Readers searching for Angelina Jolie Philippines news should note that the former UNHCR Special Envoy is appearing at a business and development forum, not at the ASEAN Summit 2026 of regional leaders. More details on Jolie’s Cambodia work and the program are available at Tamrah News.
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