00:00 In the first ever time, the Philippines led by the Department of Foreign Affairs or DFA
00:07 the Indo-Pacific Regional Meet in the Lethal Autonomous Weapon System or LOS.
00:13 This was done in accordance with the call of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in September.
00:18 At the same time, the UN General Assembly for International Community was held
00:23 to develop a governance structure to prevent the weaponization of emerging technologies
00:30 as a target of an activity that will increase the global conversation on LOS.
00:35 The meeting also discussed the implications of the use of autonomy in arms
00:40 from ethical, moral, economic, social, and humanitarian dimensions.
00:46 The various opinions from civil society, industry, international law, and peace and security were also heard.
00:54 26 states from the Indo-Pacific region and 6 observers were present at the meeting.
01:02 As a country dedicated to the cause of peace and committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical and humanitarian principles,
01:11 the Philippines supports the development of ethical rules for the responsible use of such technologies
01:18 through a coherent and effective global governance structure,
01:22 building on existing international treaties as well as the work of the United Nations.
