00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assisted in the maritime issue in the West Philippine Sea in the ASEAN Summit in Laos.
00:07According to the President, he insisted on following the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea or UNCLOS.
00:15Clayzel Pardilla has the report.
00:19President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the discussion of the West Philippine Sea
00:24in the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Vientiane, Laos.
00:30President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. insisted on following the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea or UNCLOS.
00:35In front of this, China's baseless claim and aggressive action in the West Philippine Sea.
00:41According to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and International Law,
00:45the Philippines has sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea.
00:54The adherence to the rule of law and the UNCLOS.
00:59According to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, this is an important step for the use of peace in the region.
01:05General references on easing tensions in the region to foster stability and peace.
01:18The passion for prosperity for all.
01:21In the plenary session, the President called for connectivity and resilience
01:27to face the complicated challenges in ASEAN.
01:30He also emphasized the importance of cooperation to boost the digital economy.
01:36ASEAN members helped to enhance the digital skills,
01:40invest in cybersecurity protection and digital infrastructure.
01:45ASEAN's digital economy is expected to reach US$2 trillion.
01:50It is certain that it will produce more opportunities like jobs.
01:55The President also emphasized the importance of climate change
01:59and the adherence to sustainable agriculture practices
02:02to meet food security and sustainable tourism.
02:06It is also time for women to be more involved and equal in farming.
02:13And to recognize the role of women in resolving conflicts and promoting peace.
02:19The Executive Board of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly
02:24along with the Business Advisory Council and ASEAN Youth also participated.
02:2810 ASEAN State Member Countries participated in the summit,
02:31including Timor-Leste as an observer in 44 and 45 ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
02:40Glazel Pordilia for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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