THE leadership of the House of Representatives on Monday called for stronger regional economic frameworks to promote fair and sustainable trade policies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Speaking at the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum in Manila before current and former international lawmakers, diplomats, and security and technology experts, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez emphasized that economic vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions, as well as technological disruptions, require a coordinated global response.
To counter this, he called for stronger regional economic frameworks through the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership to ensure fair and sustainable trade policies. Also, Romualdez urged policymakers to prioritize climate-resilient economies and sustainable infrastructure, stressing that economic resilience goes hand in hand with environmental protection.
“For the Philippines, the situation in the West Philippine Sea remains a direct and urgent concern. This is not just a matter of territorial integrity—it is a test of the international community’s commitment to upholding international law and ensuring freedom of navigation,” he said.
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