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lines on the record: 125
first: 2007-04-17
most recent: 2010-02-12
sittings or episodes: 13
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“We commend these stakeholders for their gender-responsiveness, mainly guided by Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), as they tackle the complicated and complex issues of various conflict situations. However, the report is also quick to admit that, despite these efforts, gender-based violence is still persistent and that the efforts to address this problem need to be improved and coordinated effectively. The strategies inspired by resolution 1325 (2000) that are carried out by United Nations entities and other organizations have increased their impact on the ground. However, we would like to highlight the issue of the sustainability of successful results.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“Thus, the Philippines appreciates the role and contribution of the Security Council, acting within its mandate, in ensuring peace and security for women. At this time, where violence against women, particularly sexual violence, is increasingly being used as a deliberate and systematic weapon of war, it is extremely important that the Council remain seized of the issues of women in crisis and conflict situations. In this regard, the Philippines welcomes the adoption by the Council, in June, of resolution 1820 (2008), in which it recognizes sexual violence as a security problem when such violence is used or commissioned as a tactic of war. The Secretary-General's extensive report on the efforts by Member States, United Nations entities and international and regional organizations offers much encouragement and hope.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“In armed conflicts and post-conflict situations, women bear the brunt of shattered economies and social structures." The succeeding paragraphs 6 and 7 detail the horrors of rape and sexual and physical violence women suffer in some parts of the world. At a time when the United Nations just celebrated the sixty-third anniversary of the entry into force of the Charter and Member States await the commemoration, on 10 December 2008, of the adoption and proclamation by the General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, these findings on the tragic conditions of women in crisis and conflict situations shock us, rend our hearts and prick our consciences. The fifth paragraph of the report states that the overriding concern for women in crisis and conflict situations is their physical security and that of their children.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“First of all, the Philippines commends and congratulates you, Mr. President, and the Security Council for conducting this open debate on the issue of women and peace and security. The Philippines also commends the Secretary- General for the preparation of the background report on this subject, contained in document S/2008/622. At the outset, the Philippines draws attention to paragraph 4 of the report, under the heading: "Impact of armed conflict on women: critical themes and issues of concern": "Despite the Security Council's repeated appeals to respect the equal rights of women and their role in peace processes and in peacebuilding, millions of women and children continue to account for the majority of casualties in hostilities, often in flagrant violation of human rights and humanitarian law.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“We hope to see the light at the end of the tunnel on the issue of reform of the Security Council's working methods within a reasonable time frame.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The repertoire of the practice of the Security Council, issued as requested in paragraph l(b) of General Assembly resolution 686 (VII) (5 December 1952), is useful and a veritable constitutional guide to the proceedings of the Security Council. The Council should look into the way the repertoire is crafted in order to see how information could be presented beyond mere simple documentation. The Security Council should also consider releasing periodic reports or substantive summaries to the General Assembly on matters the Council is seized with during the course of each year. Periodic reporting would enable the General Assembly and the general 9 membership to gain a more current appreciation of the status of matters before the Council.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Necessary changes resulting from this approach could be set forth in chapter I of the rules of procedure. Fourthly, in compliance with the requirements stemming from the principles of accountability and transparency, the Security Council should consider the wisdom and propriety of granting the wish of Member States, particularly non-Council members, to receive full information on issues discussed by the Council. Non-Council members expect output documents to faithfully and truly reflect discussions and deliberations in the Council. It has been observed that, as presented now, the annual report is not actually a report in the true meaning of the word.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Further, the Philippines also recommends that rule 38 be amended to provide that proposals or draft resolutions submitted by such a State be discussed, acted upon and subject to a vote by the Security Council without a prior request from a Council member. Thirdly, in view of the great increase in the general membership of the United Nations, there is a need for the Security Council to hear the views of that general membership. Hence the Council should increase the number of meetings, including informal meetings, that are open to the general membership at various stages of its consideration of a particular matter. Such an approach will further promote accountability and transparency and tend to invite the general membership's more active cooperation with the Council on the implementation of decisions taken on that matter.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Then, under rule 38, while any State Member of the United Nations that is invited to participate under rule 37 or in application of Article 32 of the Charter may submit proposals and draft resolutions, these proposals or draft resolutions can be put to a vote only at the request of a representative on the Security Council. If the proponent State has no friends in the Council, the right to make proposals is rendered meaningless, making the proposal or draft resolution an exercise in futility. Thus, the Philippines recommends that rule 37 be amended to provide that a State Member of the United 08-49242 Nations that is not a member of the Security Council but which is under its scrutiny has the right to be present and to be heard during all proceedings related to such scrutiny and in any subsequent action that may arise therefrom.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Under rule 37, a State Member of the United Nations that is not a member of the Security Council may be invited to participate only as a result of a decision of the Council and only when the Council considers that the interests of that non-member are specially affected or when that non-member brings a matter to the attention of the Council in accordance with Article 35(1) of the Charter. That is a denial of due process, which is a violation of the basic principle of the rule of law. Due process and the rule of law require that a party must be heard before it is condemned.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Secondly, due process and the rule of law demand that Member States that are not members of the Security Council but are the subjects of the Council's scrutiny should have the right to appear before the Council at all stages of the proceedings concerning them to state or defend their positions on the issues that are the subjects of or are related to that scrutiny. At present, such participation is unfairly limited by rules 37 and 38 of the provisional rules of procedure.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In 62 years, there have been only six revisions to the rules - proof that the rules of procedure have gained a very high degree of permanency. And, if account is taken of the fact that, among the principal United Nations organs, only the Security Council has retained or maintained provisional rules of procedure, one sees that something indeed is amiss. Many may find the provisional character of the 62-year-old rules of procedure of the Security Council to be a conundrum in judicial practice; they cannot divine its logic. In that regard, I concur with the recommendation from the Austrian Initiative that it be part of the Security Council's commitment to the rule of law that it adopt formal rules of procedure, rather than continuing to rely on provisional rules.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Thus, in general, the Philippines strongly recommends that those portions of the note by the President of the Security Council (S/2006/507) that relate to those guiding principles and essential elements now be reduced or transformed into concrete and specific rules to be embodied in the Council's provisional rules of procedure. In particular, the Philippines recommends the following specific reform proposals, which necessarily involve changes in or amendments to the provisional rules of procedure. First, the rules of procedure of the Security Council, which have remained provisional for 62 years, must now cease to be provisional. The word "provisional" in the body of those rules, known as the 08-49242 provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council, should be deleted.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It need not be stressed that, because of those tremendous powers as legislator, judge and executive, the Security Council, either as holder - or, better yet, trustee - of the surrendered part of the sovereignty of Member States or as their delegate and agent for the exercise of that surrendered part, must, in its working methods - now principally condensed into its provisional rules of procedure - strictly adhere to democratic practices and procedures, observe due process and guarantee fairness, justice and equity to all concerned. In other words, as recommended in the final report and recommendations from the Austrian Initiative, it must observe the rule of law in all its proceedings. Among the essential elements of those guiding principles are accountability, fidelity to trust, predictability and transparency.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In carrying out its duties in relation to that responsibility, the Security Council is vested with tremendous specific powers under Chapters VI, VII, VIII and XII of the Charter. The enumeration of specific powers does not preclude the exercise of general powers. All told, and in the light of the decisions, resolutions and actions that it has taken so far in the exercise of its powers, express or implied, the Security Council is described as a legislator, judge and executive in the final report and recommendations from the Austrian Initiative 2004-2008 (S/2008/270, annex).”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We must bear in mind and never forget that, pursuant to Article 24 of the Charter, in order to ensure prompt and effective action, Member States have conferred on the Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. The majority view holds that that conferment is a surrender of the sovereignty of Member States; a 8 minority view holds that it is but a delegation of powers by Member States. It follows that, as of today, 177 Member States have, according to the majority view, surrendered a part of their sovereignty or, according to the minority view, delegated some of their powers to the Security Council for this purpose only: ensuring prompt and effective action in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Thus, the Philippines commends and expresses gratitude to the Belgian presidency of the Security Council for holding this open debate during the last week of its mandate, thereby happily ending its stewardship with a historic event. For their special contributions towards reform in this area, which are detailed in the full text of this statement, the Philippines also commends the Security Council and its members, the group of five small countries, Japan, Viet Nam and the Austrian Mission. There are strong, valid, just and equitable reasons why the Security Council should now decide upon and adopt the needed changes and reforms in its working methods.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Proposals to that end could have been successfully pursued much earlier had they not, unfortunately, been mingled with, or tied to the apron strings of, other Council reform proposals, such as those regarding the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council or even the issue of the veto power. Today's open debate sends a clear message that reform of the Security Council's working methods can and should be addressed separately from the other areas of Council reform, which are more complex and complicated. This open debate attests to the Council's acknowledgement that it must come openly into the picture and demonstrate its political will and moral courage to reform its own working methods.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Because of time limitations, I shall read out only a number of very important portions of the statement of the Philippines. My delegation respectfully requests that the full text be circulated to delegations. Calls for changes and reforms in the Security Council are becoming louder and stronger. The focus of this open debate is on changes and reforms in the Council's working methods. Many Member States, including the Philippines, believe that this area of Council reform is the least controversial and that it is immediately achievable.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The memorandum of understanding on the training of Timor-Leste diplomats institutionalizes and enhances collaboration in human resources training and development in the field of diplomacy. In conclusion, the Philippines reiterates its conviction that Timor-Leste is still one of the best examples of a successful international enterprise engineered through the combined cooperative efforts of United Nations regional players and partners. The international community must maintain its attention on Timor-Leste in order to keep it on the track of development, progress, prosperity and stability as a strong democracy under the rule of law.”
2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source
“Those agreements include a memorandum of agreement on academic cooperation, a memorandum of understanding for fisheries cooperation and a memorandum of understanding between the Philippines foreign service and Timor-Leste's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the training of Timor-Leste diplomats. The memorandum of understanding on academic cooperation, referred to by President Ramos-Horta as his "favorite project", encourages cooperation in various educational activities, in particular as regards the training of Timorese students in the English language in Philippine colleges and universities. The memorandum of understanding on fisheries aims to promote cooperation in the sustainable development and responsible management of fisheries, as well as to promote mutual consultation and economic cooperation 08-4651] on agreed areas in fisheries.”
2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source
“We look forward to more reform programmes, such as on institutional integrity, access to justice by the poor and effective court systems and procedures, with the aim of ensuring the expeditious delivery of fair, equal and impartial justice and strict adherence to the rule of law. We are pleased to inform the Council that, from 11 to 12 August 2008, the Philippines hosted a State visit by President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste. On the occasion of that visit, three important bilateral agreements were signed by the relevant ministers and witnessed by the Presidents of the Philippines and Timor-Leste.”
2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source
“Having personally dedicated more than seven years of my public life to the reform of the judiciary in the Philippines, I am heartened to hear that attention continues to be paid to the strengthening of the judiciary of Timor-Leste, including as regards the ongoing capacity development of judicial personnel. The Philippines supports and encourages UNMIT's involvement in the training courses for national court actors undertaken by the Legal Training Centre. It is reported that several persons have been sworn in as probationary judges, prosecutors and public defenders. They will receive on-the-job training and mentoring from international and national mentors for a one-year period. Thereafter, they will be evaluated and sworn in officially.”
2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source
“We expect that UNDAF's five-year $314 million programme will address the lack of progress in poverty alleviation and in the achievement of the MDGs. UNDAF will serve to guide the support provided by the United Nations country team in Timor- Leste. It is hoped that all concerned will work closely with the Government of Timor-Leste to support the implementation of UNDAF. Thirdly and finally, on judicial reform, there can be no disagreement at all on the view that no democratic country can achieve social and political stability, economic growth and prosperity and justice and peace unless it has an independent, effective and efficient judiciary. The judiciary is the last bulwark of democracy, the guardian of the rule of law and the protector of the people's rights. That kind of ajudiciary promotes and strengthens good governance.”
2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source
“Secondly, on socio-economic development, the Philippines reiterates that the creation of job opportunities, especially for young people, and the alleviation of widespread poverty should remain major priorities. It has been noted that there has been no significant progress since independence, in 2002, in the area of poverty alleviation or in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). However, steps are being taken to proceed in the right direction, such as including addressing the needs of young people and the generation of employment in the national priorities for 2008. The Philippines specifically welcomes the signing, on 8 August 2008, of the 2009- 2013 United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) between Timor-Leste and the United Nations.”
2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source
“First, with regard to security, there should be no let up in the support for ongoing efforts to reconstitute the National Police Force of Timor-Leste (PNTL) and ensure its eventual resumption of policing responsibilities. The United Nations Mission in Timor- Leste (UNMIT) should continue its key role in rebuilding the PNTL, but should consider national ownership as a central element in that process. It must facilitate a gradual transition and, at the same time, continue to provide support in terms of monitoring, giving advice when requested, offering operational support and, in extremis, assuming interim law enforcement responsibilities, if required and requested.”
2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source
“As indicated in the Secretary-General's report, 11 February was the first real test of Timor-Leste's institutions. There can be no doubt at all that Timor- Leste has thus far passed the test ably and credibly. 7 Nonetheless, there is still a lot more to be done in many areas. As Timor-Leste courageously and persistently works to stay on course on the long, narrow and difficult road to nation-building, it is imperative for the United Nations and the international community to continue to invest time, effort and resources to assist Timor-Leste to ensure that, in the end, it will be able to proudly stand on its own. The Philippines very respectfully submits that those investments may focus on at least three key areas.”
2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source
“The Philippines participated in the International Force in East Timor in 1999, as well as in all succeeding United Nations operations in Timor- Leste. The Philippines will, in whatever way possible within its capacity, support Timor Leste's nation- building efforts. The Philippines' own experience and current problems in the areas of peace and security binds it in solidarity with the aspirations of Timor- Leste. The Philippines views the positive developments in Timor-Leste with great satisfaction. In that connection, the leaders and the people of Timor-Leste with great satisfaction should be commended for their demonstrated capacity in recent months to overcome crises of grave proportions. Their endurance and resiliency following the events in February of this year may yet be a model for others in similar circumstances.”
2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source
“At the outset, the Philippines wishes to do three things. First, we would like to thank you, Mr. President, for holding this meeting to discuss the latest report of the Secretary- General on Timor-Leste (S/2008/501) and, at the same time, to congratulate the Belgian presidency on its very able stewardship of the Council during the month of August. Secondly, we would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Zacarias Albano da Costa, Foreign Minister of Timor-Leste, and to thank him for honouring us with his presence today and for his important statement this morning. Thirdly, we would also like to thank Mr. Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing and for his major accomplishments. Regardless of the vicissitudes of time, the Philippines maintains an excellent relationship with Timor-Leste.”
2008-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5958 (2008) · source
“It does not take a leap of the imagination to realize that there are more children in other places who are at risk or who are being deprived their rights, their futures and even their lives due to more serious causes than armed conflicts. In conclusion, the Philippines wishes to reiterate its appreciation for the importance that the Security Council attaches to the issue of children and armed conflict. We assure the Council of our continuing cooperation on this issue. The Philippines would again like to place on the record that it looks forward to the visit of Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, in order that she can see for herself the relative calm and peace that prevail in my country and can see that it is not in a dire situation of armed conflict.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In the light of those measures, the Philippines recommends that the Security Council seriously consider ways of evaluating progress in the protection of children affected by conflict. In doing so, the Council would conclude that the Philippines can be dropped from the list of countries included in annex II of the reports of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict pursuant to resolution 1612 (2005). Due process now supports such a course of action. The removal of the Philippines from the list would be a signal triumph vis-a-vis my country's commitment to doing justice to the children caught up in armed conflict, and to their loved ones. It would equally be a victory for the United Nations and would further encourage the Security Council to focus on other countries in dire need of help.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Committee has organized dialogue workshops with frontline service providers. The project hinges on the three priority areas of the Committee, namely, first, improving monitoring and reporting of the Committee's cases; secondly, improving institutional coordination; and, thirdly, effectively rehabilitating and reintegrating into the community children affected by armed conflict. The strength of the legal protection afforded to children in the Philippines, the comprehensive and coordinated activities of the Government to protect, rehabilitate and reintegrate children affected by armed conflict and our excellent cooperation with the United Nations, which has brought about positive changes on the ground and resulted in increased protection and safety for children, constitute key indicators of progress.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“A recent development worthy of note is the review being conducted by the Philippine Government to include provisions relating to children in armed conflict in the ongoing peace negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. That is consistent with moves to mainstream the issue vis-a-vis those two non-State actors, in particular in the context of the peace process. It must be stressed, however, that the Philippines reserves the exclusive right to deal with non-State actors in the Philippines. Another development in the Philippines is the continuing work being done by the Inter-Agency Committee on Children Involved in Armed Conflict pursuant to the comprehensive programme framework to which I referred earlier.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Organization has also cited the Philippines' positive and constructive cooperation with the United Nations on the issue of children and armed conflict, in particular as regards the establishment of a monitoring and reporting mechanism. The Philippines would once again like to underscore its avowed policy to consider children as zones of peace, as I mentioned earlier. Moreover, the Government is doing all it can to prevent and eliminate the recruitment and exploitation of Filipino children in armed conflicts. Furthermore, many children involved in armed conflicts because of non-State actors have been rescued, rehabilitated and reintegrated into their families and communities by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Often, those effects lead to the destruction of their frail and still developing psyches, cause unspeakable mental anguish and, in the worst cases, bring about their untimely and undeserved deaths. The Philippines is fully aware of the need to rectify that situation as soon as possible, as well as to stop the torment of child soldiers and to reintegrate and rehabilitate the unfortunate children thus affected. The Philippines has exerted vigorous efforts in that regard and is continuing to take the most effective action in cooperation with all stakeholders. Our positive efforts have been recognized by the international community, with the United Nations having cited and commended the very high standard of the legal framework in the Philippines, which effectively protects children.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“56, which was issued in 2001 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the Philippines has established a comprehensive programme framework for children involved in armed conflict, which is implemented by 18 Government agencies with the active participation of civil society. The Philippines is a State party to international agreements for the protection of the rights of children. More relevantly, it has ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict. At the regional level, in 2001 the Association of Southeast Asian Nations adopted a declaration of commitment on children. The adverse effects of conflict on children are immeasurable and will affect them throughout their lives.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Philippines has a vast arsenal of statutes on the rights of or concerning the protection of children, such as the Family Code, the Child and Youth Welfare Code and, more important, Republic Act No. 7610, otherwise known as An Act Providing for Stronger Deterrence and Special Protection Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination. Apropos the issue at hand, that act includes provisions prohibiting the use of children in armed combat and protecting them from armed conflict. It establishes children as "zones of peace" and provides for the evacuation of children during armed conflict. In that regard, pursuant to Executive Order No.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It follows without saying that the abuse of children or denial of their rights is the destruction of the nation's hope and future and the dissolution of any promise for its progress. Thus, the Philippines places utmost importance on children. The Constitution of the Philippines makes the child the core of the Filipino family. It recognizes the vital role of young people in nation-building and directs the State to promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being and to defend the right of children to assistance and provide them special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation and other conditions prejudicial to their development.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Philippines welcomes this open debate on the important issue of children and armed conflict and congratulates and commends you, Mr. President, and the members of the Council for organizing it. Through it we may find lasting solutions and establish effective and durable measures that will prevent and eliminate the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts. The full text of my statement will be circulated; I shall deliver an abbreviated version. Each of us was a child. If we had not been loved, cared for and protected at that time, we would not have been here today. No one may successfully argue against the proposition that children are the best and most valuable treasure of every nation of the world. The Philippines' greatest national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, enthrones children as the hope of the nation.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“International cooperation and sharing of information are key factors if we are to effectively combat and eliminate that international problem. A nation acting alone, without the cooperation, assistance and support of others, particularly those with large stockpiles of small arms and light weapons, would be helpless; its efforts would be futile. All nations must work together and remain in concord and solidarity to achieve decisive, positive results in solving the problem. The time to do so cannot be delayed a moment longer.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It shares information on illicit transfers with like-minded States through international instruments, such as the Agreement on Information Exchange and Establishment of Communication Procedures. On the export and import of small arms and light weapons, the Philippines ensures that there is control over the use of end-user certificates or letters of intent. The Philippines also does not re-export or retransfer previously imported small arms and light weapons. In conclusion, the Philippines will always be prepared and ready to contribute to and join the global fight against illicit transfers of small arms and light weapons so as to save lives and reduce the human misery and suffering caused by those weapons.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Philippines observed Small Arms Destruction Day in July 2007 by destroying thousands of confiscated or surrendered firearms. It is reported that over 50,000 more captured small arms and light weapons are scheduled to be destroyed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines at its supply units. The Philippines submits that full and unrelenting cooperation with the United Nations system on the issue under consideration is of paramount importance. Hence, in addition to what I have just stated, the Philippines is undertaking appropriate measures to prevent exports of small arms and light weapons that would violate sanctions issued by the United Nations or contravene bilateral, regional or multilateral commitments on the non-proliferation of small arms and light weapons.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It maintains appropriate partnerships with the local firearms industry, private security providers, gun clubs and civil society. The country has several laws to prevent the illicit transfer of small arms and light weapons, such as Republic Act 8294, which codifies the laws on the illegal and unlawful possession, manufacture, dealership, acquisition or disposition of firearms, ammunition or explosives. Based on our national legislation, the term "firearms" is used in an even stricter sense than the definition in the Programme of Action. Also pending in the Philippine Senate are SB No. 1615, entitled "Act to Prohibit Certain Firearms Especially Useful to Terrorists", and SB No. 837, entitled "An Act Defining the Crime of Firearms Smuggling, Providing Penalties Therefor and for Other Purposes", among others.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Firearms and Explosives Division of the Philippine National Police meticulously records all data on confiscated, captured, surrendered and deposited small arms and light weapons. That agency has upgraded its firearm management information system, which allows for the identification and verification of the routes and destinations of small arms and light weapons. On the other hand, the Philippines has thrown its full might against illegal arms manufacturers in the country, both through tighter laws that impose heavy imprisonment penalties even for the manufacture of parts only, and through new regulations and stricter administrative procedures. The Philippines has made progress in the implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Philippines considers the marking of firearms with a unique identifier to be an essential element in preventing their illegal transfer. All firearm manufacturers in my country are required to mark their products. Government authorities, such as the Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and others, only use small arms and light weapons that are properly marked. By legislation through Presidential Decree 1866, as amended by Republic Act 8294, the Philippines requires licensed manufacturers of small arms and light weapons to apply an appropriate and reliable marking system on each weapon as an integral part of the production process. The Philippines maintains comprehensive records on the manufacture and distribution of small arms and light weapons.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Philippines believes that it is imperative for all States Members of the United Nations to account for their stockpiles of small arms and light weapons and to ensure that they do not fall into the hands of irresponsible persons, such as criminals, or groups, such as terrorists, that espouse a culture of death or cause the aggravation of conflicts for the ascendancy of their anti-social ends or causes. Thus, the Philippines has complied with General Assembly resolution 62/47 on the implementation of the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons and of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Worse yet, so many small arms and light weapons have been produced - and there seems to be no limit or end to such production - by and/or in different countries throughout the years. Since those weapons can easily be transported and are less expensive, they are bound to proliferate, especially since they can be used in times of both peace and conflict, for good or bad. The Philippines recognizes the fear, suffering, misery and pain brought upon innocent peoples by small arms and light weapons. The harm they have brought to entire populations is immeasurable.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Philippines commends the presidency of the Security Council for organizing this debate on the important and urgent need to address the problem of the proliferation and illegal trafficking of small arms and light weapons. Among the many types of armaments that are available in today's global arms market, small arms and light weapons, although not the most lethal and destructive, because of the prevalence and openness of their use throughout the world have killed and maimed and struck fear into millions of people and will continue to do so unless controlled. Those killings have brought untold fear, suffering and misery to the affected families and loved ones, as well as relatives and friends.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Fourthly, the Philippines strongly stresses the importance of Timor-Leste's ownership of the whole process. The international community should take the views, aspirations and sentiments of the Government and the people of Timor-Leste into consideration in any decision to be taken about their country. The visits of the Security Council mission in November and of the Secretary-General in December are commendable components of the consultation process. Visits of that nature should be encouraged. In conclusion, the Philippines continues to assert and maintain that Timor-Leste is still one of the best examples of a successful enterprise made possible through the combined cooperative efforts of the United Nations, regional players and other partners.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“Secondly, the Philippines acknowledges that socio-economic concerns, particularly poverty and unemployment, continue to be major causes of instability in Timor-Leste. It therefore welcomes the commitment of the Government of Timor-Leste to address these concerns, as indicated in its 2008 budget. It hopes that United Nations agencies, funds and programmes and international financial institutions will work closely with the Government of Timor-Leste in supporting the implementation of that budget. Thirdly, the Philippines continues to encourage dialogue among the political leaders to achieve national reconciliation and political stability. It is only through the fostering of political consensus that differences are resolved without violence and that cooperation is engendered.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source