00:00The countries of ASEAN are becoming more stable from various challenges,
00:05including climate change.
00:07To talk about peace, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. helped in the ASEAN Summit.
00:14He is also the president who advocated for the continuation of the Philippines
00:18in the rule of law in the middle of the tension in the West Philippine Sea.
00:22Clayson Pardilla returned to the center of the news.
00:25President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. led the discussion of the West Philippine Sea
00:32in the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Vientiane, Laos.
00:38The importance of adhering to international law was emphasized by the Executive Board
00:43in the face of China's baseless commitment and aggressive action in the West Philippine Sea.
00:49According to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and International Law,
00:53the Philippines has sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea.
00:56I didn't specify the details, but that's the general principle of the adherence to the rule of law
01:06and the UNCLOS.
01:08According to House Speaker Martin Romualdez,
01:10this is an important step for the use of peace in the region.
01:14General references on easing tensions in the region,
01:21foster stability and peace,
01:26the passion for prosperity for all.
01:30In the plenary session, the President called for connectivity and resilience
01:36to face the complicated challenges in ASEAN.
01:39He also emphasized the importance of cooperation to boost the digital economy.
01:45The ASEAN members helped to improve their digital skills,
01:49invest in cyber security protection and digital infrastructure.
01:54The ASEAN's digital economy is expected to reach US$2 trillion,
01:59which will surely yield more opportunities, such as jobs.
02:04The President also emphasized climate change and adherence to sustainable agriculture practices
02:11to meet food security and sustainable tourism.
02:15It is also time for women to stand up for equality and gender equality,
02:22and to recognize the role of women in resolving conflicts and promoting peace.
02:28The Executive Board of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly
02:33and the Business Advisory Council and ASEAN Youth
02:3610 ASEAN State Member Countries participated in the summit,
02:40including Timor-Leste as an observer in 44 and 45 ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
02:49Kalaysal Pardilia for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippina.
