Deepened cyber, maritime ties between PH, South Korea eyed

President Marcos has reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to deepening regional security and cyber cooperation with South Korea, recognizing the East Asian nation as a key partner in promoting peace, stability, and maritime order across Southeast Asia.

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In his intervention at the 26th ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Summit, the President said Seoul's initiatives, such as the ASEAN Cyber Shield Project, have strengthened the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' collective response to cyber threats and bolstered regional resilience.

"We note the ROK's initiatives on cybersecurity, such as the ASEAN Cyber Shield Project, which aims to build capacity and train cybersecurity experts across the ASEAN Region. This enhances ASEAN's overall cybersecurity response capabilities," he said on Monday, Oct. 27.

He also underscored the importance of maritime cooperation, describing it as "essential to regional peace and stability, sustainable development, and shared prosperity." Marcos said the Philippines recognizes the ROK as a valued partner in advancing ASEAN's maritime priorities, especially in ensuring adherence to a rules-based international order under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).