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Teodoro represents PH in UN peacekeeping conference in Germany

Published May 14, 2025 06:30 pm

Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. served as the country’s delegate at the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin, Germany where he presented substantial pledges to further support global peace operations.

Teodoro delivered the country’s pledges on Wednesday, May 14, in line with the directive of President Marcos Jr. to bolster global peacekeeping efforts.

“As a trusted partner, innovative pathfinder and committed peacemaker, the Philippines supports all efforts to revitalize and further strengthen peacekeeping missions. We are prepared to expand our participation and help shape the future of peacekeeping,” Teodoro said in his speech.

“As a concrete expression of this commitment, we pledge to increase the number of Filipino peacekeepers deployed globally in the years to come,” he added.

Teodoro said the Philippines will deploy one light infantry battalion and one formed police unit under the UN peacekeeping capability readiness system.

The country will also continue to deploy military observers and individual police officers to support staff officers of the UN missions worldwide, he noted.

The contributions build upon Manila’s existing pledges, which include a quick reaction force company and a military construction engineering company.

Furthermore, Teodoro said the Philippines reaffirms its commitment to support the United Nations capacity-building initiatives.

The defense chief pledged to host the UN triangular partnership program training courses in the ASEAN region in the calendar year 2029 to 2030.

The country also committed to providing certified military mobile training teams to enhance peacekeeper preparedness in addressing both emerging and persistent challenges.

“As part of our continued commitment, we pledge to increase the deployment of women peacekeepers across all roles. We believe their inclusion in all roles and positions is essential to peace operations effectiveness, credibility and long-term success,” Teodoro said, stressing the country’s support to the equal participation of women in peacekeeping.

“As a testament to this resolve, the formed police unit we will pledge will be commanded by a female officer and will have three platoons that are fully women, supported, composed of women,” he added.

He said the Philippines will continue to deploy military and police personnel in any area while taking into consideration their effectiveness in fulfilling the mandate of their deployment. 

“All our personnel will continue to uphold the highest standards of conduct and professionalism in fulfilling their mandates,” Teodoro assured.

Lastly, Teodoro announced that the Philippines will host the 2025 ASEAN peacekeeping staff exercise this September.

“Underscoring our dedication to fostering regional cooperation and strengthening partnerships between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organizations, the Philippines stands ready to contribute to a safer and more secure world as a trusted partner, pathfinder and peacemaker in the pursuit of lasting and sustainable peace,” he concluded.

The 2025 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial serves as a key platform for Member States to demonstrate political support and announce meaningful pledges aimed at enhancing mission effectiveness, ensuring peacekeeper safety, and advancing the future of peace operations. 

The two-day event, which began on May 13, convened around 1,000 participants, including Foreign and Defence Ministers from approximately 60 countries, to reaffirm their commitment to peacekeeping and explore innovative approaches to strengthen future missions.

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