00:00So let me formally, to formally open our session, I would like to invite the Pope's Secretary of Creative Industry,
00:07Christina Wolkhead, to deliver her opening remarks.
00:10Secretary, thanks to see you again.
00:13His Excellency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., members of the Philippine delegation, Ambassador Jose Victor V. Chan Gonzaga of the
00:23Embassy of the Philippines in Canada, our Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Goldie Hyder, President and CEO, Business Council of Canada,
00:32distinguished CEOs and business leaders from the Philippines and Canada, ladies and gentlemen, good morning.
00:38On behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry, it's my distinct pleasure to welcome all of you today to
00:46today's Philippine-Canada collaboration on mining, critical minerals, and energy discussion.
00:52Thank you for joining us and for your continued interest in the Philippines as a trusted partner for strategic investment,
01:00industrial development, and sustainable economic growth.
01:03This gathering is a key economic engagement of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.'s visit to Canada.
01:11Reflecting our shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in sectors that are central to the global energy transition,
01:19today's critical minerals are no longer simply commodities.
01:23They are strategic inputs that underpin clean energy systems, electric mobility, advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and modern industrial economies.
01:36In the face of global uncertainties that constantly reshape modern trade, pursuing economic diversification and stability has become a shared
01:46priority for industries.
01:47Working with reliable allies like Canada, with whom we share deep core values and an enduring people-to-people connection,
01:56it allows us to build a more secure foundation for our strategic sectors.
02:02This solid relationship helps shield our critical networks from a shifting external environment,
02:10which ensures that our supply chains remain stable, competitive, and future-ready.
02:15We see strong opportunities for partnership with Canadian companies across the entire value chain,
02:22from exploration and extraction to engineering, processing, sustainability solutions, and advanced clean technology.
02:31To support your investments, the Ferdinand government under the Marcos administration continues to implement bold and targeted reforms
02:40to strengthen our investment climbing through the Create More Act, the Public-Private Partnership Code,
02:48and Executive Order No. 18, establishing the green lanes for strategic investments,
02:53we have streamlined processes, improved fiscal predictability, and significantly reduce the cost of doing business.
03:03We remain firmly committed to responsible and sustainable resource development, guided by environmental stewardship,
03:12strong governance, and meaningful community engagement to ensure long-term mutual growth.
03:19Ultimately, this discussion reflects a shared belief that strong economic partnerships are built not only on investment inflows,
03:27but on trust, dialogue, and long-term commitment.
03:30Thank you, and welcome.
03:52Thank you, everyone.
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