MANILA, Nov 15 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines, yesterday, called on law ministers in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to deepen cooperation in combating cybercrimes and addressing issues on the use of Artificial Intelligence.
In a keynote speech, at the opening of the two-day 13th ASEAN Law Ministers Meeting (ALAWMM) here, Philippine President, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, welcomed the signing of the ASEAN Extradition Treaty (AET), which, he said, reflects the group’s collective resolve to ensure individuals with criminal charges cannot escape justice by crossing borders.
While the AET will enhance regional action against conventional cross-border crimes, the president urged ASEAN law ministers to strengthen collaboration on emerging transnational challenges.
“I speak of the threat of cybercrimes and the ethical and legal implications of Artificial Intelligence. We must ensure that our laws can govern the digital space fairly and securely,” Marcos said.
Established in 1986, ALAWMM serves as a vital platform for secretaries of justice, justice ministers and attorneys-general of the ASEAN member countries, to foster legal collaboration, promote the rule of law, and launch new initiatives among legal institutions in the region.– NNN-PNA
