00:00 The Czech Republic's support for the Philippines is strong in the West Philippine Sea issue.
00:06 Czech President Peter Pavel said that President Bongbong Marcos helped them in Prague.
00:11 Raffi Tima has the news.
00:13 President Bongbong Marcos and First Lady Lisa Araneta Marcos came to Prague Palace
00:21 where they were welcomed by Czech President Peter Pavel and his house for the arrival owners.
00:26 President Marcos was also accompanied by Senate President Mig Zubiri, House Speaker Martin Romaldes and several Cabinet members.
00:32 At their joint press conference, President Marcos also gave the Philippine economy a boost
00:37 to encourage Czech businessmen to move to the Philippines.
00:41 I am optimistic that we will be able to attract more Czech traders and investors to do business with the Philippines
00:49 as a result of this increased engagement between our respective business sectors.
00:55 We look forward to the convening of the second meeting of the Philippines-Czech Republic Joint Committee on Economic Cooperation in Manila that will occur later this year.
01:06 The two leaders also discussed the growing opportunity for Filipino workers in the Czech Republic.
01:11 Since May, the OFW has been allowed to enter the Czech Republic twice.
01:16 Not only because they have a great need for skilled workers, but they also need the support of Filipino workers.
01:23 Like Germany, the two leaders also discussed the issue of the West Philippine Sea.
01:27 According to the President of the Czech Republic, the Philippines is supported by them.
01:31 We fully support the Philippines when it comes to their entitlement to free movement of goods and also marine transport
01:44 because that's a principle that not only we all respect but which also secures global and regional stability.
01:53 Rafi Timah reporting for GMA Integrated News.
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