Chapters are separated by horizontal rules. ____________________ Philippines ’ P.O.V. + yours. Ah, I’m almost late!! I kept on chanting the fact that I am 20 minutes late for the meeting that’s being hosted by Indonesia . It’s not my fault that America kept on talking with me through cellphone last night! I mean, I am hospitable, right? And being able to be hospitable is a good thing, right?—Wait a second, walang kwentang excuse yan! (that’s a useless excuse!) Philippines ran and ran across the long hallway in Indonesia ’s house. Whilst running, she thought to herself what excuse she’d give the ASEAN folks following her apology when she arrives at the room. Probably Myanmar will scold me again. Anyway, Vietnam and Thailand may be able to back me up again like they did in the previous meetings being held. The 18 th meeting of the ASEAN is being hosted by Indonesia , which is one of the ASEAN’s founding members… and one of the Philippines ’ closest friends. As I reached