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1. “As we proceed to contemplate the next phase of Timor-Leste's nation-building efforts, the Philippines wishes to highlight the following points raised in the Secretary-General's report. First, the Philippines fully recognizes that the security sector is crucial for the long-term stability of the country. The events of April and May 2006 and of this month attest to the need to address problems in this area. In view of this, the Philippines supports the continuation of work to comprehensively review the future role and needs of the security sector within the framework of the three-tier coordination structure established in August 2007, which is jointly led by the President, the parliament and the Prime Minister. The Philippines also supports UNMIT efforts to strengthen the Timor-Leste police.”

   2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source

2. “The Philippines is currently the largest contributor of individual police officers to United Nations peacekeeping operations, and most of those individual police officers are in the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste, which is the largest police-led peacekeeping operation the Philippines currently takes part in. Aside from peacekeeping, the Philippines is also working with other donors in the area of capacity- building, particularly in human resources development. The Philippines remains ready to explore other areas of assistance in order to strengthen Timor-Leste's capacities and institutions. We urge the international community to do likewise.”

   2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source

3. “Thus, the Philippines supports the extension of the mandate of UNMIT for at least 12 months at the current authorized levels. This 12-month extended mandate will provide continuity and stability for the mission and will remove the anxieties to which the people of Timor-Leste are exposed every time a mandate is reviewed for a short period of time. Moreover, the 12-month extension would also provide troop contributors with adequate and sufficient time to plan ahead in their deployments. The Philippines will continue to support Timor- Leste's nation-building efforts. It will endeavour to improve Philippine troop contributions to UNMIT, quantitatively and qualitatively, as the situation of the Philippines allows. As mentioned before, the Philippines has participated in all United Nations missions in Timor-Leste from the beginning.”

   2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source

4. “UNMIT has been performing very well in the execution of its mandate; it should not be made to cease carrying out its mandate. It must be pointed out that all Timorese interlocutors conveyed both to the Security Council mission that visited Timor-Leste last year and to the Secretary-General their desire for UNMIT to remain in the country. Complacency and a false sense of security must not be allowed to diminish the need for UNMIT. The gains earlier achieved under United Nations auspices could have been maintained if the mission had not been prematurely drawn down a few years ago. The continuation of UNMIT is necessary to preserve the gains as well as to support Timor-Leste in addressing the challenges that lie ahead.”

   2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source

5. “Designed to destabilize the country, the attacks were inimical to the interests of Timor-Leste and its people and affected the gains that have been achieved thus far in Timor-Leste's journey towards democracy along the path of justice, freedom, progress and stability. We are relieved that, despite this serious threat, Timor-Leste has remained calm and that the dastardly act did not achieve its desired objective. We commend the efforts of the Government of Timor- Leste, the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor- Leste (UNMIT) and the International Security Forces in preserving and maintaining peace and order in the country. This unfortunate incident also underscores the need for continued engagement by the international community, particularly by the United Nations, in promoting peace, order and stability in Timor-Leste.”

   2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source

6. “The Philippine delegation commends you, Mr. President, for convening this open meeting to deliberate on the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/26) concerning developments in Timor-Leste and on the recommendations contained therein. We congratulate Panama on a successful presidency of the Council. My delegation also wishes to thank the Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste for his profound statement and Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno for his clear presentation of the report of the Secretary-General. The Philippines joins other Member States in condemning in the strongest possible terms the attacks on the President and the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste on 11 February 2008.”

   2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source

7. “My delegation submits that progress in that field could have been maintained if the United Nations presence in Timor-Leste had not been drawn down in 2006. My delegation continues to maintain that Timor- Leste is still one of the best examples of a successful enterprise conceived and nurtured through the sustained combined cooperative efforts of heroic people and their leaders, the United Nations and regional players and partners. The international community should see to it that efforts to build Timor- Leste are further invigorated and enhanced with increasing fidelity and Vitality, in order to ensure that it continues to be a success story.”

   2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

8. “Finally, my delegation is concerned over the mission's assessment that many of the causes of the 2006 crisis - especially those related to the issues of governance, the separation of powers and the building of sustainable institutions - have yet to be addressed. Those are issues with which new and emerging or even newly restored democracies are usually confronted. Timor-Leste is a part of the United Nations, and any failure in those areas of concern in Timor-Leste, as well as in any other State with the same problems, affects the integrity of the Organization. The United Nations, through the Security Council, is expected to act more decisively to address those concerns. Foremost, of course, is assistance in the building and strengthening of institutions.”

   2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

9. “Those programmes have included English- language training, training in results monitoring and evaluation, and a foreign service officer cadetship programme for Timor-Leste diplomats, offered through the Foreign Service Institute of the Philippines. In addition, the Philippines is working with Timor-Leste in facilitating the admission of Timorese students to Philippine colleges and universities, as well as in providing vocational training. The Philippines remains ready to explore other areas of assistance to strengthen Timor-Leste's capacities and institutions. The Philippines hopes that the international community will do likewise.”

   2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

10. “The Philippines is currently the largest contributor of individual police officers to United Nations peacekeeping operations. Most of those officers are in UNMIT, which is the largest police-led peacekeeping operation in which the Philippines has taken part. The present UNMIT Police Commissioner is Rodolfo Tor, Director of the Philippine National Police. Aside from peacekeeping, the Philippines has made contributions in capacity-building, particularly in human resource development. The Philippines has extended a human resource development package to Timor-Leste through the Third Country Training Programmes of the Japan International Cooperation Agency.”

    2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

11. “The Philippines has been consistently contributing to Timor-Leste's nation-building and other endeavours over the years. My country sent a 600-strong humanitarian support mission composed of doctors, nurses, dentists, construction engineers, agriculturists, mechanics and explosive ordnance disposal personnel as part of the International Force, East Timor (INTERFET) in September 1999. Since then, the Philippines has been successively participating in the successive United Nations operations in Timor-Leste. As part of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), the Philippine battalion was composed of over 707 officers and enlisted personnel, with former Philippine Army Chief Lieutenant General Jaime de los Santos appointed as its first Force Commander.”

    2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

12. “The present police and security forces are helping the Government of Timor-Leste immeasurably, and their presence should be continued and further enhanced. The mandate of UNMIT to promote economic and social development through the compact between Timor-Leste and the international community, as stated in Security Council resolution 1704 (2006), should be given more focus. Needless to stress, my delegation fully endorses the mission's recommendation to renew UNMIT's mandate, which will expire on 26 February 2008. Secondly, my delegation recognizes the abundant reservoir of international goodwill for Timor-Leste. This should be sustained. International assistance to Timor-Leste should be geared towards self-reliance, but it should not be arbitrarily narrowed or limited.”

    2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

13. “My delegation has taken note of the briefing made by Ambassador Kumalo on 6 December 2007 (see S/PV.5791) and the report of the mission (S/2007/711) and would like to highlight the following points. First, the Philippines concurs with the mission's view that Timor-Leste will continue to need United Nations assistance in a number of areas, such as, inter alia, governance, the rule of law, security sector reform and economic and social development. It is of the view that, in the pivotal short and medium term, the Government of Timor-Leste would benefit from priority action in the maintenance of law and order, good governance and economic and social development. The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) is in a position to provide the necessary assistance in these areas.”

    2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

14. “This recent mission to Timor-Leste is a clear reaffirmation of the Council's commitment to support and assist Timor-Leste in consolidating peace and security, which are vital to speed up the process of democratic governance and the rule of law and to promote long-term stability in that country. The mission is also the Council's best way of getting a clear field assessment of the situation and of obtaining an eyewitness account thereof, conveying the strongest message of encouragement for the Government, the parliament and the people of Timor-Leste to work together for national reconciliation and healing, and sustainable economic and social development.”

    2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

15. “At the outset, Sir, the Philippines takes this opportunity to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and on having convened this important meeting to take up the results of the recently concluded Security Council mission to Timor-Leste. It also commends Ambassador Natalegawa and other members of the Indonesian delegation for Indonesia's successful presidency of the Council last month. Furthermore, it joins other delegations in thanking Ambassador Kumalo for his exceptionally able leadership of the mission to Timor-Leste.”

    2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

16. “As long as the approach involves all stakeholders - Governments, parliaments, non-governmental and civil society organizations, the private sector, faith communities and, above all, the people themselves - and as long as there is the determination and political will to make and fulfil commitments, we will be able to save mankind and make this planet a beautiful place to live in.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

17. “Cooperative development of technology would address the needs of both developed and developing countries, all of which are affected by climate change. Thirdly, all countries should comply with their legally binding obligations under the Framework Convention, in particular on the provision of financial resources and the transfer of technology. Greater resources should be provided for concrete adaptation measures. Fourthly, the pursuit of sustainable development is fundamental for all countries. All countries should thus make climate change considerations an integral part of their development plans. In conclusion, my delegation wishes to point out that the years 2007 to 2009 will be critical in testing the resolve of Member States to take bold and decisive steps to mitigate climate change.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

18. “However, developed countries are better equipped than developing countries to respond and manage the risks, and there is therefore a need for truly global cooperation, with developed countries - given their historical responsibilities - taking the lead. Secondly, there is a need to further improve our understanding of technological responses in addressing climate change - and particularly its adverse effects - through adaptation, recognizing that developing countries remain most vulnerable to those adverse effects. What is needed is cooperative development of technology, which would ensure that there are no barriers to effective technology transfer and that such technology is adapted to the needs of user countries.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

19. “The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change recognizes, among other things, that poverty eradication and economic development are the first and overriding priorities of developing countries. Under the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, developed countries have to take the lead in modifying longer-term trends in anthropogenic emissions, such as changes in consumption and production lifestyles, to address climate change. In view of this, the Philippines would like to stress a number of points. First, all of the risks are of equal significance and are equally applicable to all parts of the world.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

20. “The ministers noted with particular interest the Cebu Declaration on East Asian Energy Security and agreed to promote cooperation on climate change, energy security, sustainable energy and multilateral measures for stable, effective and transparent energy markets. The Philippines itself has made climate change a priority issue. Recognizing the urgent need to confront the issue and address its adverse effects, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo established, in February this year, the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change. The Task Force is mandated to conduct a rapid assessment of the impact of climate change, ensure strict compliance with air emission standards, combat deforestation and apprehend violators.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

21. “The environment ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued in November 2006 the Cebu Declaration on Sustainable Development, wherein they expressed their concern over the impact of climate change on ecosystems. They reiterated their commitment to addressing global environmental issues through national and regional cooperation, and called upon the international community to continue to work with ASEAN in that regard. Climate change is also built into the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation 2004-2009. The Plan mandates the inclusion of environmental and sustainable development concerns in regional energy policy formulation. Climate change was also discussed last month during the sixteenth ASEAN and European Union Foreign Ministers Meeting.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

22. “Let us not, however, be diverted by finger-pointing; instead, we should examine how each of our countries can contribute to the mitigation of climate change, in keeping with the moral doctrine of intergenerational justice, equity, responsibility and burden-sharing. The abatement of climate change was one of the main issues addressed at the Second East Asia Summit held on 15 January 2007 in the Philippines. In the Cebu Declaration on East Asian Energy Security adopted at the Summit, the 10 South-East Asian countries, together with Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea, agreed to work closely together to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions through effective policies and measures.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

23. “More importantly, there is an extreme urgency for international community-wide prioritization, including at the regional and national levels, to address the challenges posed by energy security and climate change. My delegation therefore hopes that this debate will help raise awareness that will lead to a much- needed international consensus for speedy cooperation and action on energy and climate change. Mankind's survival on our fragile planet faces a serious threat posed by our fast-deteriorating climate. In the landmark decision I mentioned earlier, the Supreme Court declared that, unless something is done today, humankind may inherit a parched earth incapable of sustaining life. It is undeniable that inordinate consumption and production patterns, especially in developed countries, have led to the current climatic situation.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

24. “My delegation is participating in today's open debate because of the importance of the issues of energy, security and climate change to my country. As to the latter, which is linked to the environment, the Constitution of the Philippines expressly provides that the State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology, in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. In a landmark decision - Oposa et al. vs Secretary of Environment Factoran - the Supreme Court of the Philippines allowed children, on their own behalf and on behalf of the children of succeeding generations, to sue the Government to enforce that right, thereby enunciating the doctrine of intergenerational responsibility and intergenerational justice. There is a need to focus on United Nations system-wide attention to those issues.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source

25. “I thank you, Sir, for this opportunity to address the Council and congratulate the presidency of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, now in the midst of a successful leadership of the Council this month. In view of time constraints, I will deliver a condensed version of my delegation's statement, copies of which will be made available in the Chamber. At the outset, my delegation associates itself broadly with the views of the Chairs of the Non- Aligned Movement and the Group of 77 and China as regards the principle that the competencies of each organ of the United Nations should be respected in order to uphold and maintain the clear delineation of their functions and responsibilities.”

    2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663Resumption1 (2007) · source