It's 8:15, and I see that we have a quorum.
On behalf of the committee, I want to welcome our witnesses this morning. From the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines, Jess Agustin is the former program manager. He will open, and I understand that Cristina Palabay, secretary general, Karapatan, will be joining us by video conference. They have the first five minutes. Then we have, also by video conference, from Project Ploughshares, Dr. Branka Marijan.
Welcome to everyone.
I call on Mr. Agustin for the opening five minutes between you and Ms. Palabay. Thank you.