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PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday to strengthen digital literacy and resilience among the region\u2019s youth as a proactive measure against online scams and other emerging cyber threats.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n President Marcos emphasized the youth\u2019s critical role in building a people-centered ASEAN community during the ASEAN Leaders\u2019 Interface with ASEAN Youth, held as part of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe world we know is rapidly changing, driven by technology and other advancements in the digital frontier,\u201d the President said during the dialogue between ASEAN leaders and youth representatives.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n President Marcos said, however, a darker side accompanies opportunities, and in the technological space, this includes online scams, cyberbullying, misinformation, disinformation, and the potential for abuse and misuse of Artificial Intelligence.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe must therefore equip our youth with digital resilience that will enable them to navigate online spaces with a critical lens, and to use technology to amplify their voices and contributions to ASEAN\u2019s regional growth,\u201d the President stressed.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n President Marcos also encouraged the youth to take an active role in collective efforts to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change, emphasizing their vital contribution to building a more sustainable and resilient future.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Philippines continues to support youth-led initiatives on climate change, while the President noted the success of the ASEAN Youth Climate Action and Disaster Resilience Conference held in Manila last May 1 to 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cAs leaders of ASEAN, we must come together and deliver the emphatic message that as we equip our youth and our peoples with tools for resilience,\u201d President Marcos said.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe must, at the same time, work together for the protection of our environment from further damage and from harm,\u201d the President stressed.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. 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