00:00Meanwhile, the phone conversation between President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney bore fruit, with both leaders finding common ground on several key issues.
00:09They discussed ways to further strengthen ties between the Philippines and Canada, particularly in trade, defense, and the pursuit of peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
00:18President Marcus Jr. also expressed gratitude for Canada's swift response to the needs of the Filipino community in Vancouver following the tragedy at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival.
00:27He said the Philippines remains committed to walking hand-in-hand with Canada, come hell or high water, for the benefit of both nations' peoples.
