The Philippines rebuffed assertions that “major power rivalry” is at play in the South China Sea disputes because these diminish the rights of claimant-countries “to secure their own future.” Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo delivers the Philippine statement at the 79th...
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a non-binding resolution demanding an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory within the next 12 months. (Xinhua) UNITED NATIONS (Xinhua) -- The UN General Assembly (UNGA) passed a non-binding resolution on Wednesday demanding an end...
For the second time, President Marcos will not attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this month and will instead be represented by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced. President Ferdinand...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Facebook) ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo is suggesting a more drastic, yet still diplomatic, move for the Philippines in its bid to protect its interests in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from China. ...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, March 6 urged Malacañang to fast track the filing of a resolution to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that calls on China to stop the harassment of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Hontiveros’ statement comes after...
The Senate on Tuesday, February 27 unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 929 honoring the global contributions of South Korean diplomat Ban Ki-Moon, the 8 th secretary general of the United Nations General Assembly. President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri, together with the other...
The Philippines voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, months after it abstained from a call for an “immediate humanitarian truce” between Israel and Hamas. Smoke billows from the Gaza's Rafah border...
A general view shows a screen of votes during a United Nations General Assembly meeting to vote on a non-binding resolution demanding "an immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza at UN headquarters in New York on December 12, 2023. (AFP) UNITED NATIONS -- The UN General Assembly...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro, Flag of China (Rep. Castro's office, Unsplash) ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro has underscored the need for "Immediate action" from President Marcos in order to stop regional power China's "bullying" in...
The Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 24 (Manila time), appealed to the United Nations (UN) to support its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, citing its peace-building and counter-terrorism efforts. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo speaks at the 78th session of the United...
The rule of law must “reign” and adherence to international law will keep the Indo-Pacific region, which includes the contested South China Sea, open and stable, the Philippines told the United Nations (UN) on Sunday, Sept. 24 (Manila time). Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo speaks at...
It is up to the Philippines under the Marcos administration to participate in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday. DFA Asec. for Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy Ed Meñez made the remark in response to a...
