Okay, thank you for your kind indulgence. 

I am pleased to open this Summit, aware of the steady progress the sub-regional economic cooperation has achieved. 

It continues to play a key role in attaining our goals under the initiative of ASEAN integration. 

At this juncture, let me call on Philippine Signing Minister for BIMP-EAGA, Datu Abdul Khayr Alonto to present the report of the recent developments in the sub-region. 

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