00:00 In the very first instance, the Philippines led the Indo-Pacific Regional Meet
00:05 on the Lethal Autonomous Weapon System or LOS.
00:08 This was carried out in accordance with the call of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
00:13 It is a long-term activity that will expand the dialogue up to the governance structures
00:17 to avoid the weaponization of emerging technologies.
00:22 Along with the discussion of the implication of the use of autonomy in arms
00:26 in ethical, moral, economic, social and humanitarian dimensions.
00:31 We will also hear different opinions from civil society, industry, international law and peace and security.
00:39 26 states from the Indo-Pacific region and 6 observers are included in the meeting.
00:46 As a country dedicated to the cause of peace and committed to upholding
00:52 the highest standards of ethical and humanitarian principles,
00:56 the Philippines supports the development of ethical rules for the responsible use of such technologies
01:03 through a coherent and effective global governance structure
01:07 building on existing international treaties as well as the work of the United Nations.
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