I am honoured to address the General Assembly during its consideration
of the report of the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (A/64/4).
My delegation also welcomes this opportunity to commend Judge Hisashi Owada, President of the International Court…
In this hour of incomparable and incomprehensible crisis, one might be tempted to lament with Hamlet in asking his to-be- or-not-to-be question:
“Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end …
It is an honour to engage in this debate on the assessment of global progress in curbing the HIV/AIDS pandemic. I
would like to thank the Secretariat for preparing the background report that gives us a picture of the global HIV/AIDS situation and outlines a number of important key recommendations t…
Allow me to express the appreciation of the Philippines for the convening of this series of General Assembly meetings to enable us to discuss and further define the notion of human security. Indeed, as an active friend of human security, the Philippines welcomes every opportunity to seek clarity for…
Due to time constraints, I will just read out some major portions of my prepared statement. Copies of the full text will be made available to all delegations.
The Philippines expresses its commendation and gratitude to the President of the General Assembly for convening this thematic debate. No one…
The Philippine delegation commends you, Mr. President, for convening this open meeting to deliberate on the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/26) concerning developments in Timor-Leste and on the recommendations contained therein. We congratulate Panama on a successful presidency of the Counci…
As a developing country, the Philippines accounts for a minuscule share of global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, as a tropical archipelago located in both the typhoon belt and the Pacific Rim’s so-called ring of fire, our country is among the most highly vulnerable to the effects of global warming. …
First of all, my delegation commends Mr. Srgjan Kerim, President of the General Assembly, for convening this meeting to consider the reports of the Secretary-General on oceans and the law of the sea (A/62/66 and Add.1 and Add.2) and on sustainable fisheries (A/62/260) and to deliberate and take acti…
At the outset, Sir, the Philippines takes this opportunity to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and on having convened this important meeting to take up the results of the recently concluded Security Council mission to Timor-Leste. It also c…
At the outset, please allow me to express my Government’s strong condemnation of the terrorist attack that took place in Algeria this morning, which left many people dead, including several United Nations staff members. The Philippines grieves for the people of Algeria, the United Nations and the fa…
Let me begin by expressing the solidarity of the Philippines with the Government and people of Bangladesh at this time of sorrow and suffering that the recent cyclone has caused to their nation. The Philippines expresses its heartfelt sympathy to the victims and assures Bangladesh and its people of …
Allow me to begin by thanking the President of the General Assembly for convening these plenary meetings on this very important issue and welcoming his giving priority to Security Council reform as one of the key items during his stewardship of the General Assembly at its sixty- second session. I th…
The Philippines congratulates Indonesia and its Foreign Minister on its assumption of the presidency of the Council.
The changing face of our world highlights the indispensable role of regional and subregional organizations in our quest for peace and security. For the Philippines, the peace and sec…
My delegation welcomes the comprehensive report of the Secretary- General on the situation in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan still faces challenges in view of the serious insurgency problem. With the support of the international community, including my own country, which co-sponsored draft resolution A/6…
It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the delegation of the Republic of the Philippines, to address the General Assembly on its consideration of the report of the International Court of Justice.
My delegation commends Judge Rosalyn Higgins, President of the Court, for her dedicated stewardship o…
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been a success story during the 50 years of its existence — in particular, in the pursuit of its dual purpose of promoting nuclear energy for development and ensuring nuclear safety and security — in spite of the numerous challenges it has faced.
Th…
On behalf of the main sponsors, Pakistan and the Philippines, I am pleased to introduce draft resolution A/62/L.17/Rev.1, entitled “Promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation for peace”. For the record, the following countries are also sponsors as of noon …
Let me start by congratulating you, Sir, on a very promising and auspicious beginning of your term as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-second session. We see a new and determined political will to pursue the road map of your watch, with its five priority issues, as well as proactive le…
My delegation is taking the floor to explain its vote following the voting on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
The Philippines has consistently upheld the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples. Section 22 of article II of the Constitution ex…
On behalf of the Asian Group, which I am chairing for the month of September, I wish to express, at this moment of great sorrow, my most sincere and deepest condolences to the Government, the Permanent Mission and the people of Liberia on the passing away of Ambassador Angie Brooks-Randolph on 9 Sep…
