The Philippines thanks the Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect, Ms. Mô Bleeker, for presenting the Secretary- General’s report (A/78/901) (see A/78/PV.96).
We are facing the highest number of violent conflicts since the Second World War. Yet, halting atrocity crimes remains an unfulfil…
The Philippines takes this opportunity to re-emphasize the critical importance of addressing information and communications technology (ICT) threats to international security. The rapid advancement of digital technologies poses new challenges that require immediate and concerted action. In that rega…
The Philippines thanks the Secretary-General for his report (A/78/883), and we note its findings that successful responses to HIV have thrived through the engagement of multiple stakeholders and follow the principles of multilateralism, human rights, and community and country leadership. The Philipp…
The Philippines aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Brunei Darussalam on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
We join others in expressing appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report (A/78/591).
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary …
I thank you, Sir, for convening this important plenary debate on the use of the veto, an essential component of the reform of the Security Council and of the United Nations as a whole. Our world and people today need a more transformed, more accountable, more inclusive and more transparent multilate…
The Philippines thanks Japan for organizing this open debate during its presidency of the Security Council. We also commend Japan’s leadership of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. We also thank the briefer for her insights today.
In view of the rapidly evol…
The Philippines would like to thank you, Madam President, and France for convening today’s Security Council open debate on the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing this morning.
The Philippines is deeply concerned about…
On behalf of the Permanent Missions of the Philippines and Hungary, as co-chairs of the Group of Friends in Support of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Health-care Facilities, along with a core group consisting of Colombia, Egypt, Nepal and Poland, I am pleased to introduce draft resolution A/78/L.1…
The Philippines is one of the most-disaster prone countries in the world, with an annual average of 22 tropical cyclones, of which around six cause significant damage. Those cyclones also result in flooding that destroys properties not already ruined by the cyclones. On top of that, earthquakes are …
I wish to refer to the remarks made by a delegation in relation to the South China Sea arbitration.
In that regard, I have the honour to recall the statement of the Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Enrique Austria Manalo, on the occasion of the seventh anniversary, on 12 July, of the awar…
The Philippines and its people are inextricably bound to the world’s oceans. As an archipelagic State and home to a wealth of marine species, we are keenly aware that the waters around the world form a single, interconnected system. Activities on waters in other parts of the world impact our ecosyst…
A few days ago we celebrated the release of a Filipino national, one of the first 24 hostages freed by Hamas after nearly 50 days in captivity in Gaza. He will soon be reunited with his family and loved ones in the Philippines. As we gather today, we are optimistic that the negotiations that led to …
I thank you, Madam, for convening this important debate on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council.
The Philippines joins other Member States in commending Mr. Alexander Marschik, Permanent …
I thank the President for convening this important debate on the revitalization of the work of the General Assembly.
The Philippines commends the former co-Chairs, Ambassadors Egriselda González López and Mitch Fifield, for their efforts in leading the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of …
As a proud sponsor of draft resolution A/78/L.7, on the report (see A/78/304) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Philippines extends its heartfelt appreciation to the IAEA, under the leadership of Director General Rafael Grossi, for its crucial efforts in advancing the role of ato…
The Philippines thanks Judge Joan Donoghue, President of the International Court of Justice, for her presentation (see A/78/PV.20) of the Court’s annual report (A/78/4).
We associate ourselves with the statement delivered by the representative of Azerbaijan on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned …
The Philippines aligns itself with the statements delivered by the
representatives of Singapore, on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations; Azerbaijan, on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries; and Uganda, on behalf of Group of 77 and China (see A/78/PV.24).
For the thirty-…
The Philippines thanks the President of the Court for his presentation of the report (see A/78/322) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) (see A/78/PV.21)
The report contains references to the Philippines under the update on judicial and prosecutorial activities in relation to crimes under the …
It is an honour to address the General Assembly today on behalf of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. of the Philippines and to reaffirm my country’s solidarity with the United Nations. As a founding Member of our Organization, our commitment to multilateralism, with the Charter of the United…
The Philippines thanks Albania for organizing this open debate during its presidency of the Security Council.
Enhancing the efficiency of the Council’s working methods will enable it to fulfil its primary responsibility effectively and competently for the maintenance of international peace and secu…
