00:00House Speaker Martin Romualdez called for stronger cooperation between the different countries
00:06on issues related to economy and technology in the Indo-Pacific region.
00:14That is the aim of the Parliamentary Intelligence Security Forum on the Law of the Nation
00:19led by incumbent and former international lawmakers, diplomats, security experts, and technology experts
00:26from different parts of the world.
00:28According to Romualdez, there is a need for the cooperation between the different countries
00:33to solve the geopolitical tensions, economic vulnerabilities, and technological disruptions
00:39that we are currently experiencing.
00:41It is a big deal to bring together new mechanisms and measures to address these challenges.
00:48The forum will last until tomorrow.
00:53The Indo-Pacific's challenges are immense.
00:56But so are its opportunities.
00:59Our region's diversity is its greatest strength.
01:02And through dialogue, cooperation, and decisive action, we can navigate these complex realities together.
01:12As parliamentarians, we have a unique role in shaping policies that promote security, prosperity, and resilience.
01:23Let us use this forum to share best practices, deepen partnerships,
01:28and advocate for forward-looking solutions grounded in shared values.
