00:00The Philippines fully supports Malaysia's chairship this year and its vision of an ASEAN that promotes meaningful and inclusive and sustainable development.
00:09At this summit, I will join fellow ASEAN leaders in reaffirming our commitment to ASEAN centrality as we navigate pressing regional and global challenges,
00:20including developments in the South China Sea, the situation in Myanmar, threats to regional peace and maritime security,
00:28as well as the far-reaching impacts of climate change, economic volatility, and transnational crime.
00:37I will continue to champion our advocacies in promoting an open, inclusive, and rules-based international order,
00:45and for the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law.
00:50I will also highlight the Philippines' commitment to rules-based multilateral trading system, a vital compass,
00:58as we navigate today's complex geo-economic challenges.
01:03During these summits, we will also welcome Timor-Leste as the newest member of ASEAN.
01:10Further, Malaysia will be turning over the ASEAN chairship to the Philippines,
01:15marking the symbolic beginning of our turn as chair.
01:21As always, our participation in the ASEAN Summit reaffirms our dedication to deepening regional cooperation
01:29and to advancing the well-being of every Filipino in the entire Southeast Asian community.
01:37The strength of ASEAN depends on the individual strength and prosperity of its members.
01:42Thus, we are strengthening our bureaucracy, making it more responsive, accountable, and transparent in serving Filipino people.
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