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first: 2010-06-16
most recent: 2014-07-28
sittings or episodes: 20
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“When we adhere to the rule of law, we make full use of the entire international legal infrastructure available to us to resolve disputes: the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea and other specialized tribunals. When we adhere to the rule of law, we combat impunity in all its forms, reaffirm the importance of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and support efforts to hold accountable the perpetrators of the most serious international crimes. The international legal system provides ample and extensive adjudicative mechanisms through international courts and specialized tribunals. The motivation to resort to those mechanisms to resolve disputes is there.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“It is adherence to the rule of law that brings those ideals and principles to life and makes positive changes real. That has been the position of the Philippines, as amply articulated in the principles and purposes of the United Nations. In the pursuit of enduring international peace and security, all stakeholders, especially Governments, should match their pronouncements on the rule of law with action. When we adhere to the rule of law, we ensure that we prevent disputes, resolve conflicts and maintain peace and security, not through sheer, raw power, but through the moral weight of pacific processes.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The Security Council should be focused on the critical issues of international peace and security. To be sure, the situations relating to the lands and waters that give rise to tensions, instability or conflict have become increasingly complex and complicated. But in all these scenarios and circumstances, the fundamental importance of the rule of law as the solid bedrock of nation- and world-building cannot be questioned. The rule of law is a vital object and policy instrument that can lead to lasting peace and stability. Necessarily, for this building-block to remain strong, we should do everything within our capabilities to ensure that all stakeholders adhere to the rule of law. The rule of law by itself does not ipso facto bring peace and stability.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Thank you, Madam President, for having convened this open debate on the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security. More than six decades after the founding of our United Nations, the task before us still looms large: the pursuit of a just and lasting peace remains. Indeed, despite the advancements we have achieved, we continue to be beset by war, conflict and violence. An Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs report paints a sobering picture: in most regions of the world, between 1990 and 2012 and especially over the last decade, the number of people displaced by conflict - excluding fatalities - has been increasing, reaching an 18-year global high of 45.2 million people in 2012. We should redouble our collective efforts.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We have made it clear that some required actions are simply beyond the Government's ability to influence, because they constitute a clear call to action for other parties. We are also concerned that all such attention by us here may in fact be counter-productive to efforts to put finality to the situation that gave rise to our concern for children. We often favour the involvement of non-Violent peace forces, which groups that are impartial and therefore accepted by all parties. Unfortunately, sometimes the United Nations is not perceived that way. It is seen as more on the side of the Government.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The interaction may likewise further help the Special Representative in the preparation of a more balanced, impartial and candid report. For its part, together with the rest of the world, the Philippines stands ready to work closely with all relevant stakeholders and parties to help provide the strong political and ideological framework within which the realities that expose children to armed conflicts and the violence associated with them can be effectively addressed. Of course, we are doing our part in protecting our children. We are a bit disheartened, however, that the process as it emerges from the report does not seem to enjoy the satisfaction of anyone. The Philippines questions certain information for which we provided points of clarification; yet what came out did not thoroughly reflect the situation on the ground.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The current monitoring efforts must be in keeping with paragraph 2 (d) of resolution 1612 (2005), which stresses that "any dialogue established under the framework of the monitoring and reporting mechanism by United Nations entities with non-State armed groups in order to ensure protection for and access to children must be conducted in the context of peace processes where they exist and the cooperation framework between the United Nations and the concerned Government". Yet, certain proper appreciation of that paragraph really must be applied in that regard. More frequent and regular interaction and deeper engagement on the part of the Special Representative with stakeholders, including the missions of the United Nations, may help move relevant processes forward and help identify possible solutions to standing issues.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“While being seized of the matter, the decision adopted this morning in resolution 2068 (2012) starts with graduation from the list and will let appropriate agencies or bodies do their job to secure the improvement of actions in favour of the children concerned. At the same time, that would free up the Council so that it can engage itselfin the most prominent issues regarding international peace and security. The discussion ofthe issue ofpersistent perpetrators must be in keeping with the mandates of the Security Council and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“As the Philippines has stated before, the Security Council may wish to assess the level of commitment and the scope of mechanisms, efforts and outcomes on the ground as indicators for the delisting of parties. As we remain focused on these goals, the Security Council may wish to consider a stronger focus on the encouragement that delisting can bring in order to sustain efforts aimed at protecting children in armed conflicts. It would, in fact, be an indicator of failure on the part of the Security Council and the United Nations if the list were expanding. There should be movement from list 1 to list 2, and subsequently, graduation from those lists.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“While Governments are rightly held accountable for their duty to protect children and their rights, it must be emphasized that the issue of accountability likewise lies with all parties concerned. Therefore, the political will of all stakeholders and parties, particularly persistent perpetrators, will be key, if we are to make more concrete and visible progress on the issue. The Philippines notes that despite the efforts of stakeholders, through the years, the number of persistent perpetrators has increased drastically, a concern that continues to draw on the Security Council's attention and time. Permit me then to highlight some points that we hope will help build on past and current efforts. The listing and delisting criteria for parties should be clear, transparent, objective and balanced.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“At the same time, however, it is equally important that the report must impartially reflect the situation on the ground. In that regard, the Philippines welcomes the appointment of Ms. Leila Zerrougui as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. Her independent and impartial office plays an instrumental and pivotal role in putting forward positive, transparent and balanced actions that will help permanently lift children from the quagmire of violence and restore to them the full rights that they deserve. The task, as we can plainly see, is not an easy one and much more needs to be done and properly evaluated in that area. The issue of children in armed conflicts is multidimensional and requires concerted, coherent and coordinated decisions and actions on the part of all stakeholders.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Mr. President, I thank you for this opportunity to address the Council on the issue of children and armed conflict. The eleventh report of the Secretary-General (S/2012/261) on the matter describes exhaustively and in detail the dire situation of children recruited, killed, maimed and violated by groups in situations of armed conflict on the Security Council's agenda. The Philippines wishes to note, therefore, the efforts undertaken by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to keep us all informed about the developments on the ground and to posit possible ways by which we can address the circumstances and the contexts that expose our societies' most vulnerable - our children - to the most difficult realities of our modern world, namely, armed conflicts.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“As an active member of the Core Group for Timor-Leste and a close bilateral partner, the Philippines fully supports Timor-Leste at this crucial moment in its young history as an independent nation. As Timor-Leste marks its tenth anniversary, it is still experiencing hardship and difficulties, like many States emerging from conflict. But the Philippines is confident that Timor-Leste is in a good position to face the many challenges ahead. At this point, Mr. President, let me once again assure you and all of our partners in the United Nations, especially the Core Group for Timor-Leste, that the Philippines will do its part to contribute to the success of UNMIT and to continue assisting the people and the Government of Timor-Leste.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“The Philippines believes that the UNMIT drawdown must be gradual and based on an objective assessment of current and anticipated requirements, especially in the light of the forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. We do not want, of course, a repetition of what happened in 2007, when a premature United Nations disengagement triggered chaos and violence. In view of the inevitable withdrawal of UNMIT, however, all stakeholders and partners concerned must work closely together to make the transition to a post-UNMIT Timor-Leste as seamless and smooth as possible. At the same time, it provides a window of opportunity to the Government and the people of Timor-Leste to show their readiness and capacity to assume responsibility for their own peace and security.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“The long-term challenge is, of course, how to convert the country's oil wealth into human and physical capital in order to build a strong economy and improve the quality of life of the Timorese people. Indeed, socio-economic development will remain a priority for a young nation such as Timor-Leste even as the country consolidates the gains made in the area of political stability with a view to further deepening democracy and the rule of law. The presidential and parliamentary elections next year will be a crucial test for the people of Timor- Leste. They will also take place after the expiration of UNMIT's present mandate.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“Five of the police officers hold key positions, while 29 serve as advisers. They have been doing an outstanding job in carrying out the mandate of the United Nations police force within UNMIT, and we are proud of their accomplishments in the security sector, particularly in the areas of community policing, training and capacity- building. In fact, although they are expected to return home in April next year, UNMIT has requested the Philippine Government to extend the tour of duty of those 34 Filipino police officers until the end of December 2012, so as to ensure the fulfilment of UNMIT's mandate. The report of the Secretary-General underscores the recent economic growth achieved by Timor-Leste, which is largely due to the Timorese Government's excellent management of the oil industry and investment in public infrastructure.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“The joint transition plan drawn up by the Timorese Government and UNMIT is one of the most detailed and comprehensive plans ever produced for the smooth withdrawal of a United Nations peacekeeping mission, although the outcome of next year's elections will be crucial in determining whether or not that road map will be followed. But the fact that the seven focus areas have already been identified and analysed will greatly facilitate the work of UNMIT in the coming months. The Philippine contingent to the United Nations police within UNMIT now stands, from a high of 139, at 86 police officers, 21 of whom are women, and three military advisers. The three military personnel are assisting mainly in humanitarian activities and in the investigation of incidents and violations.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“Since our last debate on UNMIT, in February (see S/PV.6485), we have seen improvements in the political and security situation in Timor-Leste. Since the Timor-Leste national police took control of policing responsibilities in March this year, the security environment has remained calm and stable. As a consequence, the vastly improved peace and order situation has allowed UNMIT to downsize the number of its police officers. The country, however, is still vulnerable to politically motivated violence as the 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections draw near. The Philippines commends the great strides made by Timor-Leste in preparing itself for a post-UNMIT scenario.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to Portugal and the other members of the Security Council for this opportunity to address this high-level meeting on Timor-Leste. Indeed, Mr. President, the fact that your Minister for Foreign Affairs is attending today's meeting attests to the importance of this issue. Before I continue, allow me to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2011/641). I also wish to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, Zacarias Albano da Costa, for sharing with us the latest developments in his country. Lastly, I would also like to express our delegation's appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste and Head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), Ameerah Haq, for her exhaustive briefing.”
2011-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6664 (2011) · source
“In closing, let me reiterate my country's full cooperation with the Security Council, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support, and once again manifest our unwavering commitment to helping maintain international peace and security and to preventing the escalation of conflict at various points across the globe.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“As we implement the peacekeeping reform agenda, the extensive experiences we have gained on the ground could enrich discussions on vital areas such as policy and capability development, global field support strategies, and planning and oversight. There is no silver bullet that will solve the complicated and risky operation of peacekeeping, but through hard work, perseverance and wise decisions we can always improve the utilization of our scarce resources and apply our collective experiences to ensuring the successful deployment of peacekeepers and the completion of their mission.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Based on its experience as an active troop- and police-contributing country, the Philippines notes that the surge in and increased demand for peacekeepers are not often matched by the capabilities and resources necessary to meet our peacekeeping commitments. This is not only a budgetary problem, but also involves the careful and methodical planning and effective execution of the mandates conferred by the Security Council. It is imperative that we continue to find ways and means to ensure the safety and protection of our peacekeepers. Hence, we must ensure that they are adequately armed and equipped to enhance their capacity to protect themselves in high-risk areas. The Philippines believes that the solution to the challenges lies in our collective will and action.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Philippines is satisfied with the achievements made by the United Nations thus far, and would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the courageous and dedicated men and women serving under the blue and white flag of the United Nations. The Philippines is especially mindful of the sacrifices made by our peacekeepers, especially those who are deployed under harsh and hostile conditions, and salutes all those who have given their lives to the cause of peace. At the same time, the Philippines acknowledges and appreciates the continued efforts made by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support to keep us abreast of developments in the field of peacekeeping and to fully address the increasing demand for peacekeepers worldwide, despite countless challenges and difficulties.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Participants from 13 countries were trained to present the new United Nations police standardized training curriculum on preventing and investigating sexual and gender-based crimes to police officers, in preparation for their deployment to a field mission. The training-of-trainers course is specifically designed for the post-conflict environment and ensures that United Nations police officers will have the required knowledge of procedure and the skills necessary to assist their counterparts in the host State in preventing and investigating sexual crimes and gender-based violence throughout the investigation, prosecution and trial processes.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I wish to highlight that 10 per cent of our peacekeepers are women - a figure which will surely increase in the years ahead. The Philippines is a strong partner of the United Nations in the promotion of women's active involvement and participation in peacekeeping. We fully support the idea of integrating the gender perspective in the deployment of peacekeeping personnel, and continue to play our part in putting that into practice. The Philippines strongly advocates the continuous training and development of peacekeepers to strengthen the effectiveness and success of their missions. To this end, the Philippines successfully hosted the first training of trainers in the Asian region in June in Manila.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Despite its limited resources, the Philippines strives to find ways and means to assist the United Nations by contributing troops and police officers to existing and emerging missions. I am pleased to highlight that my country is playing an active part in the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, under the leadership of our very own Major General Natalio Ecarma III, in which a 344-strong Filipino contingent is deployed. At present, the Philippines is strengthening its own peacekeeping mechanisms and charting a new road map to allow it to increase the number of its peacekeepers and expand its participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations in the near future. Today, the Philippines has the modest number of 893 military and police personnel serving in seven peacekeeping operations around the world.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“As we listened intently to the Force Commanders of 16 United Nations peacekeeping missions, we derived relevant and useful insights, learned critical lessons and figured out ways on how best to move forward. We thank the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for having organized the meeting, and look forward to further interactions with our men and women in the field and to seeing the recommendations generated during those interactions transformed into concrete action. Philippine participation in peacekeeping missions dates back 48 years to the deployment of a 40-man Air Force squadron to the Congo. Since then, the Philippines has modestly contributed to various peacekeeping missions in fulfilment of its international commitment to maintaining international peace and security.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Philippines aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Morocco on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. My delegation likewise expresses its appreciation for the briefing by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, which set the tone of our debate today. We also welcome the heightened interaction and dialogue among other key stakeholders of the global peacekeeping agenda, including the Secretariat, the General Assembly and troop- and police-contributing countries. One concrete example of such productive interaction has been the recently held informal meeting between the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the heads of military components.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Before I deliver my statement, I wish to state that the Philippines joins other Member States in strongly condemning the bombing of the United Nations office in Abuja, and expresses its deep condolences over the United Nations personnel and Nigerian citizens who perished, as well as those who were seriously injured in that horrific attack. The Philippine delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this timely and important open debate on the present and future of United Nations peacekeeping operations. As a country committed to committing troops and police to various United Nations peacekeeping missions, the Philippines highly values this opportunity to engage the Security Council in meaningful discussion on the challenges we face and ways to collectively resolve them.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603Resumption1 (2011) · source
“While of course this is accepted, some members here are more responsible than others in addressing the root causes of the problem. Scientific studies and findings provide the bases for and the courses of action that we must all take. We should not wait for a major catastrophic event to happen. We cannot afford to be lax and indifferent. The future of our children and of generations to come is at stake. All of us must therefore be directly involved in the fulfilment of our intergenerational obligation and responsibility to protect the environment and save the planet from anthropogenic shortcomings that could lead us all to problems of international peace and security.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Part of this appreciation should also consider commitments made under the Kyoto Protocol and the need to negotiate a second commitment period, mutually agreed to by all stakeholders. It is ironic that small islands and developing States, particularly those in tropical areas like the Philippines, are the least responsible for this global problem and yet they face and bear the most adverse consequences. Climate change, in particular global warming, will continue unless significant gains are achieved in the campaign to immediately reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The predicament of these countries is compounded by their inability to access resources to enable them to adapt to climate change. We all know the problem very well, and we are all part of the solution.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Security Council may of course play a role on this issue, in the sense that armed conflicts could potentially break out due to competition for food and scarce resources, not to mention the disappearance of island States as the ocean slowly swallows them. This crisis is not just hypothetical; it is real, and a certain recipe for chaos and instability 4 a real threat to peace and security. Yet no discussion within the Security Council on climate change can be held without acknowledging the state of play in other forums, especially within the UNFCCC process. The principles and discussions regarding the issue of climate change must be interrelated and complementary. Before we reach the ultimate crisis level when nation States drown, all efforts to prevent this from happening through adaptation and mitigation must be exhausted.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Sea-level rise is another threat to the integrity of the Philippine archipelago. We therefore share the grave concern of small island developing States about the short- and long-term consequences of Climate change and the havoc it will bring if nothing is done to mitigate these pernicious consequences. My delegation believes that addressing the issue of climate change falls primarily within the competence of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), but also tangentially within those of the General Assembly and other forums such as the Rio+20 Conference, to be held next year.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We are now experiencing its harmful effects and consequences. We fear that this is just a prelude to a much greater and irreversible catastrophe. The Philippines, like many developing island States, is highly vulnerable to the adverse impact of climate change. The increasing frequency and severity of floods, droughts and typhoons are already stretching to the limit our Government's capacity and resources to aid the victims of natural calamities. Global warming has also affected the yield of staple crops, such as rice and corn. Even marine resources have felt the scourge of this phenomenon. The fish kill in some provinces in the Philippines continues to mount, endangering the livelihood of thousands of fisherfolk. Indeed, the slew of environmental devastation and economic loss brought about by climate change shows no sign of alleviating.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I wish to congratulate Germany and you, Mr. President, upon your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. I also wish to express my appreciation to you, Sir, and the other members of the Council for this opportunity to address the Council under the agenda item on the maintenance of international peace and security and the impact of climate change. The Philippines aligns itself with the statements delivered by the Permanent Representative of Egypt, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, and by the Permanent Representative of Argentina, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. It is beyond dispute that climate change has adversely affected and continues to impact our environment and our lives. It not only alters the harmony of nature but destroys its works.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Economic and career opportunities must be created in order to provide an alternative path for restless Somali youth who are vulnerable to the lure of piracy. The Philippines stands ready to work with the United Nations and other partners to assist in the efforts to help Somalia attain peace and stability and fight the menace of piracy. The Somali people urgently need our continued understanding and help. We should not disappoint them.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The international naval presence in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, in particular Operation Atalanta, has done a lot to protect and ensure the safe passage of merchant vessels in those high-risk waters. The deployment of navy assets, however, in such a wide expanse of territory poses logistical and coordination challenges and strains the limited resources needed for the operation's sustainability. It is evident in our debate today that there is a firm commitment to tackling the urgent problem of piracy off the coast of Somalia. The long-term solution to piracy, however, lies on land and not at sea. The ongoing peace process in Somalia deserves the strong and vigorous support of the international community. The peace and security and development needs of that country should be the paramount goal.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Philippines supports more robust international action against piracy. Pirates must be brought to justice to the extent possible. In this regard, the Philippines commends the work of Mr. Jack Lang, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Legal Issues related to Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, in developing legal approaches aimed at the prosecution and imprisonment of captured pirates. In addition, the international community must push bolder and more effective anti-piracy measures. There must a concerted effort among the stakeholders - such as Governments, shipping companies, manning agencies and seafarers' associations - to work closely together to comply with best management practices to deter piracy attacks.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Buoyed by their initial successes and impunity from prosecution, the Somali pirates are getting more and more sophisticated and aggressive in seizing control of unprotected ships. We see not only more crew members being taken hostage, but also an escalation of atrocities. Early this year, Somali pirates shot dead a Filipino seaman aboard a German-owned ship, the MV Beluga Nomination, off Seychelles. As I speak, at least 130 Filipino seafarers from 11 vessels are still being held captive by Somali pirates. It is a tribute to their courage and tenacity that they have so far endured the ordeal. The Government of the Philippines is doing everything within its power to facilitate their early and safe release so that they can return to their families and loved ones and resume their normal lives.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The damage and disruption caused by Somali pirates to international shipping, trade and tourism and the danger posed by pirates to the safety and well-being of merchant mariners have far-reaching negative impacts and potentially catastrophic effects. The rampant piracy off the coast of Somalia and beyond is indeed a major concern for the international community and the Philippines. The Philippines is the origin of one third of the world's seafarer population and is among the countries most adversely affected and seriously alarmed by incidences of piracy off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden. We are now feeling the negative effects of relentless pirate attacks on cargo ships and even smaller marine vessels navigating Somali waters and the wider Indian Ocean.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The delegation of the Philippines highly appreciates China's concept note, entitled "Comprehensive strategy for the realization of peace and security in Somalia" (S/20ll/ll4, annex), which helps set the tone of our open debate today. The situation in Somalia has momentarily taken a back seat in relation to the pressing developments in the Middle East. But the deteriorating situation in that huge and strategic country in the Horn of Africa poses serious security challenges that, if not addressed quickly and consistently, could further develop into a much greater and long-term threat to international peace and security.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I wish to congratulate China on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. I am confident that, with China's wise and able leadership, the Council will successfully discharge its duties and responsibilities. I wish to thank the Secretary-General, His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, for his presentation on Somalia. I also wish to thank Prime Minister Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia and Ambassador Boubacar Diarra, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, for providing us with a ground-level view of the situation in Somalia. Lastly, I wish to thank Mr. Henry Bellingham, Minister for Africa of the United Kingdom, for sharing his insights and perspective on Somalia this morning.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“But that will require a totally different perspective and innovative approaches to peace and security, such as the ongoing peacebuilding architecture review that we all support. Once again, the Philippines commends you, Madame President, and the Security Council. Our open debate today has planted the seeds for a greater understanding of the subject and has laid the foundation for a more comprehensive and synergistic approach to the interdependence between security and development - the twin issues that will continue to dictate the agenda of the United Nations in the years to come.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In our region of the world, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), whose members are all developing countries, has long recognized the detrimental impact of transnational crime on development. Consequently, an ASEAN Plan of Action to Combat Transnational Crime was developed on the basis of discussions that began in the early 1970s. The challenges that lie ahead of us are many and daunting. The world expects the Security Council to lead the way and to take the necessary steps to tackle and resolve the major root causes of unrest and conflict in our times. Preventive diplomacy and the soft-power approach are in most instances more effective than military engagement.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The breakdown in peace and order and the inability of the Somali Government to manage security and foster socio-economic development in that strategic and resource-rich country triggered the intensification of maritime piracy, not just in the country's coastal waters but also in the Gulf of Aden and the wider Indian Ocean. Pirate attacks on cargo ships have increased in volume and violence in recent months. As we speak, 138 Filipino seafarers on board 12 ships are being held captive by Somali pirates. We pray for their early and safe release so that they can return to their beloved families and resume normal lives. The Somali case clearly demonstrates that security and development go hand in hand. The failure to address that country's security and development needs will have a negative impact on East Africa and the wider world.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The World Bank's annual World Development Report always provides valuable insights into key issues of global importance, and this year's edition will undoubtedly fuel much discussion and, hopefully, result in better international policymaking, including within the Security Council. From my initial understanding of the report, it appears that the World Bank has tackled the issue of security in a slightly broader sense than is the custom in the Security Council. The prism of analysis looks at conflict, fragility, terrorism and organized and transnational crime as the sources of violence that gravely affect development. Just to cite a concrete example of transnational crime as it relates to development, the current state of affairs in Somalia is now a major concern for the international community and the Philippines.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We cannot overemphasize the importance of this soft power approach in our collective efforts to prevent the surge of violence, lawlessness and armed conflict in certain parts of the globe. In our interdependent and highly networked world, any tension and conflict in a country or region can easily spill over to others, negatively affecting not just the peace and stability of distant countries but also their economy and livelihood. The presence of security in a country or region does not necessarily spawn development, but pursuing development without security is virtually impossible. In extreme cases, underdevelopment and the lack of security is a recipe for chaos and disaster. This assertion is clearly supported by the World Bank's report on conflict, security and development, which has a direct bearing on our discussions here today.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Security Council itself recognized this through its 1997 presidential statement (S/PRST/1997/46), which resulted in the Secretary-General's 1998 landmark report (S/1998/318) on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa. Peace and security cannot be maintained and sustained without socio-economic development being pursued in parallel. This idea provided the rationale for creating the Economic and Social Council as one of the main pillars of the United Nations and other specialized agencies to precisely address the issue of poverty and underdevelopment. We now call this the soft power approach to promoting peace and security.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Philippines congratulates Brazil on the outstanding leadership of the Security Council this month. My delegation also commends His Excellency Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Minister for External Relations of Brazil, for his initiative in spearheading this open debate on the maintenance of international peace and security and the interdependence between security and development. Security is a precondition for development, and without sustained development, security cannot be achieved. It may seem a play on words, but the reality is that these two issues are intertwined and symbiotic. The founding fathers of the United Nations realized this when they established this Organization.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In essence, all concerned countries must be well prepared to make peace or to give a chance for peace in that region. The conference is a fresh start for all. Once again, I urge all concerned Member States to seize this rare opportunity.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source