00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. gave a statement on the importance of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in 2024
00:11to further strengthen the efforts to address climate change.
00:16We will know the update on the report of Kenneth Paciente. Kenneth?
00:21It is a quick and timely response to various calamities.
00:25That is the target of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction.
00:31APMCDRR is being held today.
00:34This year, the Philippines is the host of the so-called activity.
00:38That is why President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will be the one to lead its opening ceremony.
00:43It will be held later.
00:44In fact, the President welcomed the delegates of APMCDRR last night in Malacanang,
00:51where the President gave the importance of assistance to address the effects of climate change in the Asia-Pacific.
00:59This conference will also serve as a pathway for each delegate to adapt the policies of their countries
01:05on how to reduce disaster risks and losses.
01:09APMCDRR will be held until Friday,
01:13where the ministers and policymakers, including 3,000 high-level delegates, are expected to attend.
01:21That is all for the latest. Back to you, Audrey.
