SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, co-chair of the 31st Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum on Saturday pushed for closer cooperation and stronger alliance among Asia-Pacific nations so they can effectively confront regional challenges.
In his remarks at the closing of the 3-day forum held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Romualdez thanked the 267 participants, particularly the 158 members of parliament from 19 countries who attended the conference in person, and who proposed 37 resolutions that were consolidated into 10 which the assembly adopted, saying their active participation made the forum productive and successful.
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Romualdez, Chairman and Co-chairman respectively of the 31st Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF31) join hands with leaders of delegations from 19 countries that took part in the forum for a commemorative photo at the closing of the 3-day event on Saturday in a gesture to reaffirm their commitment to engage with one another in a spirit of respect, dialogue and cooperation.
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