00:00Kim Horn, and the President of the Republic of the Philippines, His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
00:22His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will now hand over the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement to the Secretary General
00:32of ASEAN.
00:52Your Majesty, Your Excellencies, let us give a warm round of applause for this remarkable milestone.
00:59A proud achievement for the Philippines' ASEAN Chairship, and a defining step forward for the entire ASEAN community.
01:08Thank you, Secretary Roque. You may now return to your seat.
01:16We will now proceed to the ASEAN Prize Awarding Ceremony 2026.
01:22The ASEAN Prize is the region's premier award, honoring outstanding individuals or organizations for their remarkable contributions and inspiring achievements
01:34to advance ASEAN community building.
01:36This prestigious award is initiated by the ASEAN Member States and supported by Temasek Foundation of Singapore and the Ayala
01:46Foundation of the Philippines.
01:48Your Majesty, Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
01:54The winner of the ASEAN Prize 2026 is Ms. Lala Ong, a distinguished researcher and regional advocate on disaster preparedness
02:06from Myanmar.
02:09Ms. Lala Ong is acknowledged for her sustained commitment to advancing disaster resilience through a wide range of initiatives,
02:18particularly in bridging scientific research with policy advocacy and community empowerment,
02:25which have significantly strengthened regional resilience and fostered more disaster resilient communities across Myanmar and the ASEAN region.
02:56Congratulations to our ASEAN Prize winner 2026.
03:01Thank you, Your Excellency Dr. Kao Kim Horn and Ms. Lala Ong.
03:05You may now return to your seats.
03:08Mr. President, please remain on stage as we invite the leaders and representatives of the ASEAN Member States on stage
03:16for the official family photograph.
03:44May we invite the leaders and representatives of the ASEAN Member States on stage as we invite the leaders and
03:49representatives of the ASEAN Member States on stage for the official family photograph.
04:18Kindly face the center camera.
04:20Maintain an upright posture.
04:23Maintain an upright posture.
04:23And keep your arms relaxed at your sides.
04:26At the queue, may we invite Your Majesty and Your Excellencies to share your warmest smiles.
04:34In 3, 2, 1.
04:43We shall now proceed with the ASEAN Handshake.
04:47May we kindly request Your Majesty and Your Excellencies to extend your hands right over left.
04:53In 3, 2, 1.
05:00Thank you.
05:04May we kindly request Your Majesty and Your Excellencies to please take a step forward as we invite leaders and
05:12representatives of the ASEAN Dialogue partners and guests of the chair for the family photo.
05:41Kindly face the camera.
05:43In 3, 2, 1.
05:52We shall now proceed with the ASEAN Handshake.
05:55May we kindly request Your Majesty and Your Excellencies to extend your hands right over left.
06:02In 3, 2, 1.
06:07Thank you.
06:11At this time, may we kindly request Your Majesty and Your Excellencies to once again take a step forward.
06:18and allow space between one another as we invite the First Lady, together with the spouses, and His Royal Highness
06:26Prince Abdul-Matin Bolkia to join us on stage for the family photo.
06:49Kindly face the camera.
06:52In 3, 2, 1.
06:57Thank you.
07:01Your Majesty, Your Excellencies,
07:04This concludes the ASEAN official photograph and the opening ceremony of the 49th ASEAN Leaders Summit and related summits.
07:15Ladies and gentlemen, please remain seated as His Majesty, Their Excellencies, the leaders and representatives of ASEAN Member States take
07:24their leave.
07:29As we begin three days of meetings and dialogue, may the spirit of unity and cooperation guide our leaders in
07:38their discussions and decisions for the future of our region.
07:41As this year's ASEAN Chair, the Philippines looks forward to a productive summit as we continue to navigate our future
07:51together.
07:53Maraming salamat at mabuhay ang ASEAN!
07:59Ladies and gentlemen, please remain seated as His Majesty, Their Excellencies, the leaders and representatives of ASEAN Member States take
08:08their leave.
08:16Once again, please remain seated as His Majesty, Their Excellencies, the leaders and representatives of ASEAN Member States take their
08:27leave.
08:28Thank you.
