00:00 DSWD urged the public not to give food to the refugees,
00:11 especially to those who are left on the streets.
00:16 There is a law that prohibits the use of food that was passed by President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
00:22 Those who are in a state of emergency and will be arrested for food
00:26 can pay a fine and be jailed for up to four years,
00:30 and will be given a penalty for the fine.
00:33 DSWD has a program to help street dwellers.
00:37 Timor-Leste President Juse Ramos Horta supported the action of the Philippines
00:44 on the tensions in the West Philippine Sea,
00:46 including the Philippines' compliance with international law,
00:49 particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
00:53 He said that during his visit to Malacanang.
00:56 President Marcos thanked President Ramos Horta for his support.
01:00 The bilateral meeting discussed the possibility of direct flights between the two countries.
01:08 For live UN video, visit www.un.org/webcast
01:14 www.un.org/webcast
01:19 (upbeat music)
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