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Peñaranda

lines on the record: 103
first: 2018-10-25
most recent: 2023-12-15
sittings or episodes: 18
sources: un-security-council

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“As we approach the fourth Review Conference, and in view of the deteriorating geopolitical situation in various parts of the world, the Philippines urges the Security Council to redouble its efforts to prevent and combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. Our commitment to the cause is steadfast, and we are ready to continue collaborating with the international community in order to build a safer and more secure world for all.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We stress the importance of continued support for capacity-building in developing countries to effectively address challenges related to small arms and light weapons, emphasizing the role of economic and social development in reducing demand for small arms and light weapons and promoting stability. We urge the Security Council to address immediate concerns, including the promotion of national and regional implementation and the enforcement of arms- control measures, addressing the links between small arms and light weapons, organized crime and armed violence, and ensuring the implementation of existing legal instruments for a coordinated global response.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We also emphasize the need to integrate a gender perspective into our approach, advocating for active participation by women in disarmament, in line with the women and peace and security agenda. Thirdly, the Philippines also recognizes the significant regional challenge posed by the nexus between small arms and light weapons and transnational organized crime. We stress the need for enhanced regional and international cooperation, intelligence-sharing,andcapacity-building. Strengthening legal frameworks such as the Programme of Action is essential. We also prioritize fortifying border control, enhancing inter-agency coordination and combating corruption, which facilitates illicit arms trafficking.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Philippines welcomes the recommendation of the Open-ended Working Group on Conventional Ammunition for a global framework to manage conventional ammunition, which is a key complement to the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, addressing critical gaps in ammunition control. Secondly, the commitment to collaborative and comprehensive strategies is crucial. In preparation for the fourth Review Conference to Review Progress Made on the Implementation of the Programme of Action by the First Committee in June 2024, we reaffirm that commitment. Drawing on our experience with the eighth Biennial Meeting of States, we underline the importance of international cooperation, transparency and responsible arms-trade practices.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Guided by the Charter of the United Nations and the Arms Trade Treaty, we remain determined to combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, recognizing that they exacerbate conflicts, undermine development and hinder the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals. As the first State member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty last year, the Philippines demonstrates the importance of urgency and its firm commitment to upholding international standards in regulating the illicit transfer of conventional arms.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Peñaranda (Philippines): The Philippines appreciates the leadership of Ecuador in convening this important meeting, and we thank the briefers for their invaluable insights. First, on the urgency of addressing the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, as a country committed to disarmament and non-proliferation the Philippines emphasizes the critical need to address the illicit trade in such weapons. That is in line with our role as Chair of the eighth Biennial Meeting of States to Consider 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 in 2021, ably supported by the gentleman on my right.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Since money is the bedrock of transnational crime, tracking and disrupting flows of money is critical not only to addressing such crimes but also to preventing the use of their proceeds for activities that threaten international peace and security. Collaboration with banks and other financial institutions is key to efforts to confiscate the proceeds of syndicated crime. The Philippines is ready to engage at the highest level, bringing its unique perspective and dedicated efforts to the forefront of the global fight against transnational organized crime. Our readiness to contribute significantly to that vital mission reflects our resolve to be part of essential, actionable solutions in the Security Council.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We are actively partnering with other Member States and the private sector to dismantle criminal syndicates — a strategy complemented by its robust legal framework and by international collaborations that have notably increased conviction rates for traffickers, thereby contributing to international peace and security. The illegal trafficking of drugs is another area of concern for us. According to a report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, ketamine-induced seizures in our region increased by 167 per cent in 2022 compared to 2021. One approach that has been successful for the Philippines involves leveraging technical assistance and capacity-building to address the significant increase in drug seizures effectively and mitigate the threats posed by such substances to health, peace, order, security and young people’s welfare.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The increasing use of information and communications technology by criminal syndicates to target victims, facilitate their crimes or conceal proceeds is a growing concern. The draft convention on cybercrime, which is currently under negotiation, holds significant potential for clarifying jurisdictional issues and expediting investigation and legal assistance between parties in order to uncover transnational crimes facilitated or amplified by technology. In the Philippines, combating trafficking in persons, particularly when it victimizes women migrants, is a priority.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We emphasize the importance of building on the relevant frameworks that have been established at the United Nations, including the Global Compact for Migration, the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, the Conference of States Parties to the Organized Crime Convention, the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. We also recognize the crucial role of regional mechanisms in combating transnational crimes. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Plan of Action in Combating Transnational Crime 2016– 2025 exemplifies our region’s shared commitment to preventing, controlling and neutralizing such crimes, while enhancing the capacity of ASEAN member States to address them effectively and in a timely manner.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Those crimes, and the illicit financial flows they generate, fuel further illegal activities, including terrorism and armed conflict, with a severe impact on populations in vulnerable situations. A coordinated international effort and robust legal and policy frameworks are essential to combating such crimes. As a signatory to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its protocols, the Philippines has enacted national legislation to implement those treaties.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Peñaranda (Philippines): We thank Ecuador for convening today’s timely and important meeting. I would also like to thank the briefers for their insightful remarks. Transnational organized crime has a profound and multifaceted impact on international peace and security, undermining the stability of States and the integrity of institutions, affecting human rights and posing significant threats to environmental sustainability. In the post-pandemic era, criminals have exploited advances in technology, misusing information and communications technology to expand the scale and scope of their illicit activities while evading culpability. The Philippines, with a coastline whose total length exceeds 36,000 kilometres, is confronting significant challenges from the illegal trade in drugs and firearms, human trafficking and migrant smuggling.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As we approach the twenty-fifth anniversary of the agenda, the Philippines renews its commitment to gender equality and the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in peace and security matters. We are open to cooperating with Member States, the United Nations and the international community by sharing best practices and lessons learned in order to accelerate the successful implementation of the resolution 1325 (2000) agenda across the world.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“At the international level, the Philippines has deployed women peacekeepers and military observers for United Nations missions and is working to increase women’s participation in those missions. We recognize the importance of women’s leadership in building fair and peaceful communities and in all aspects of conflict prevention, peace and reconstruction. We are deeply concerned about the serious impact on women of the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, particularly in terms of health, safety and access to essential services. Any escalation of violence not only perpetuates instability, but also exacerbates the vulnerabilities of and inequalities faced by women. We strongly urge all parties to cease hostilities and to prioritize the protection and empowerment of women in their response and recovery efforts.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That is further reinforced by the five-point peace reconciliation and unity agenda, which follows the principle of conflict sensitivity and peace promotion, a whole-of-society approach and empowerment towards meaningful participation. At the subnational level, we are pleased to note that the Bangsamoro Women Commission recently launched a regional action plan for women and peace and security. That initiative, which is slated to be implemented until 2028, will enhance the meaningful participation and leadership of women and girls in the Bangsamoro region in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and governance, thereby contributing to the broader peace and development agenda.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Another issue that came out of the consultation process was the importance of looking at the women and peace and security issue through an intersectional lens and beyond the binary. Indeed, the effective implementation of the women and peace and security agenda requires a multifaceted approach to gender equality and women’s rights. That process includes strategic engagements at the global, regional and national levels. It also requires commitment by various stakeholders to work together and share resources, expertise and experiences in implementing women and peace and security commitments. The Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028 recognizes that ensuring peace and security as essential foundations of sustainable development requires a whole-of-government approach, with gender mainstreaming as one of its cross-cutting strategies.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The new national action plan builds upon the findings of complementary and collaborative multi-stakeholder evaluations at the national level of the 2017–2022 national action plan. It upholds the principles outlined in our Magna Carta of Women, which emphasizes the promotion and protection of women’s rights, particularly in conflict situations. Some of the key lessons learned include the importance of anchoring the action plan on human rights and women’s agency. There is also a need to strategically integrate women and peace and security into the gender and development plans and budgets of local and national government agencies, as well as to expand space for the participation of civil society organizations.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We are now in the process of finalizing the fourth generation of our national women and peace and security action plan, which covers the 10-year planning and implementation horizon of 2023 to 2033. Its latest iteration was built on the lessons learned from previous national action plans and underscores the country’s recognition of the dynamic and complex role that women play before, during and after conflict, as agents of peace, leaders, survivors and part of the vulnerable sector. The national steering committee on women and peace and security conducted three comprehensive national consultations, engaging networks of civil society organizations, sectoral and community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions to identify good practices and gaps in the implementation of the previous plan.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Peñaranda (Philippines): The Philippines greatly appreciates the leadership of Brazil in convening today’s open debate. The women and peace and security agenda is one of the main priorities of the Philippines and highlights the important link between gender equality and the maintenance of peace and security. The Philippines was the first country in Asia to launch a national action plan on women and peace and security as far back as 2010. The plan integrated the women and peace and security pillars of prevention, participation and protection, with elements on the proliferation of small arms. We are also the first country in which a woman served as the chief negotiator of a major peace agreement that ended many decades of conflict.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Philippines underscores the urgency of peace and stability in the region. The Security Council, through prompt action, has the crucial task to bridge divides and champion the path to peace. Lives are being lost. We must persevere to make diplomacy prevail. Now is the time for decisive and unified action.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“With approximately 30,000 Filipino nationals in Israel and a further 130 in Gaza, their safety and well-being remain paramount to us. Reaffirming our position, the Philippines firmly supports a two-State solution, consistently aligned with past international agreements and relevant United Nations resolutions. Both Israelis and Palestinians deserve a future where their rights, aspirations and security are recognized and upheld. This enduring Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a pivotal determinant for the peace and stability of the region. A lasting resolution can be achieved only through comprehensive dialogues and negotiations anchored firmly in international law. The Philippines ardently urges all parties to elevate dialogue as the primary tool for a peaceful and lasting resolution.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It is important that the United Nations humanitarian system be supported and enabled to respond to the scale of the needs of the affected populations in a predictable and sustainable manner. We are also hopeful for a solution to be reached in the soonest possible time in order for the Rafah crossing to start receiving foreign nationals, including Filipinos still in Gaza. We also continue to support United Nations peacekeeping missions in the region. We believe that a multilateral approach is crucial in addressing this crisis and preventing further escalation. The Philippines urges the Security Council to endorse and support coordinated efforts with United Nations entities for the safe evacuation and protection of migrants in conflict zones. We earnestly appeal to all parties involved to cooperate in safeguarding their security.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Philippines supports the efforts of the United Nations to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance and essential supplies to Palestinian civilians caught in the midst of the conflict in the Gaza Strip. We commend the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other United Nations agencies for their efforts and sacrifice in these challenging times. The Philippines lends its full support to calls for ensuring the safety of civilians seeking refuge in UNRWA premises across Gaza. We welcome the opening of a humanitarian corridor with Egypt.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The ongoing conflict, profoundly rooted in decades of tensions, grievances and complexities, deeply concerns us, with its broad and profound impact on countless innocent civilians, including Filipino nationals and their families. Joining the call of the international community, the Philippines strongly urges the swift release of all hostages. We call for the end of the taking and detainment of individuals, particularly women and children. We reiterate our plea to the international community to come together and provide essential humanitarian aid and support to the affected. More importantly, we urge all concerned to immediately put in place urgent solutions that would prevent the conflict from further escalating, spreading and protracting.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Peñaranda (Philippines): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s open debate. We highly appreciate the insights shared by the briefers. The Philippines notes with grave concern the recent escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. We condemn the killings, terrorist attacks and other acts of violence by Hamas that took place in Israel on 7 October and, in that regard, acknowledge the right of Israel to self-defence, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. We mourn the loss of innocent lives and extend our sympathies to all affected civilians in Israel and the Palestinian territories. We deeply regret the violations of international humanitarian law, which have imperilled the safety of civilian populations.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Sea level rise will have a serious impact on coastal ecosystems over the course of the century. Expected annual flood damage will increase by two to three orders of magnitude by 2100. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and charting climate-resilient development pathways will depend in part on ambitious and sustained mitigation efforts to contain sea level rise, coupled with effective adaptation actions to reduce its impacts and risk. The convergence of scientific opinion on our way forward should guide us in pursuing our common security agenda on the matter of sea level rise.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We welcome the International Law Commission’s decision to work on three main areas related to sea level rise — the law of the sea, forced migration and human rights and issues of statehood and international security. That work should hopefully introduce some certainty on the implications of the phenomenon for the international legal order. We also hope that the United Nations, especially the Security Council, will take into account the reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and its projections and recommendations, including that sea level rise at the end of the century is projected to be faster under all scenarios, and that non-climatic anthropogenic drivers will continue to increase the exposure and vulnerability of coastal communities.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The effects of rising sea levels on statehood and security are far-reaching and can include loss of territory, the displacement of populations and attendant tensions related to access to resources, livelihoods and services. Sea level rise threatens the stability of boundaries. In the Philippines, we caution against inferences favouring ambulatory baselines without demonstrable State practices and opinio juris on the matter. We are more inclined to subscribe to the principle of uti possidetis juris, which in the past allowed newly independent States to maintain their maritime borders. Uti possidetis juris espouses certainty, predictability and stability where boundaries are concerned and can also serve to prevent conflict over boundaries.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we emphasize that the main forum for discussing climate change and for international commitments addressing the various aspects of climate action is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Philippines defines national security as the state or condition in which a nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, its peoples’ well-being, core values and way of life, along with the State and its institutions, are protected and enhanced. The impacts of sea level rise threaten all those elements of security and are specifically a threat to the lives and livelihoods of Filipinos, especially those in coastal areas. It is therefore important to ensure that discussions on the implications of sea level rise for peace and security are always centred on people.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Peñaranda (Philippines): As an archipelagic State with more than half of its cities and communities located along its coasts, the Philippines is one of the countries of the world most vulnerable to rising sea levels resulting from anthropogenic climate change. Like other island nations, we are now beginning to experience significant sea level rise. For the Philippines, the observed sea level rise has reached 60 centimetres, about three times the global average. As has been discussed in previous Security Council meetings, we want to underline the importance of not understating or overstating the impact of climate on conflict. The relationship between climate and conflict is not linear but rather complex, nuanced and context-specific.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Joint strategic plans, such as the joint strategic plan of the armed forces of the Philippines and the United Nations, are also promising. We join the Security Council in condemning the following six grave violations against children: the recruitment and use of children, the killing and/or maiming of children, rape and other forms of sexual violence, the abduction of children, attacks on schools and hospitals and the denial of humanitarian access. The Philippines is committed to keeping children away from armed conflict, rescuing those exploited by armed groups and giving such children the chance to recover and be positive agents of change in their communities. Our commitment is manifested in our concrete actions and policies and our unwavering determination to forge a future in which children are free to simply be children.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Rescued children are provided with health services, protection, social support and access to justice. Importantly, those services are child-specific and gender-sensitive. The Government is not alone in its efforts. It actively involves civil society organizations, including reintegrated former child combatants. We emphasize the importance of collaboration. The annual report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2022/493), which is mandated by the Security Council, can be an effective resource when there is active communication with national agencies during the drafting process. Coordination and referral mechanisms between Governments and United Nations country teams should be actively utilized.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The law also ensures children’s right to education. Paired with the National Policy Framework on Learners and Schools as Zones of Peace, those measures ensure the safety of students and schools, as well as the continuity of education in situations of armed conflict. We know that education helps address the root causes of child recruitment. To that end, our Department of Education has established a national peace framework to promote a culture of peace in the education system. In addition, the Council on the Welfare of Children teaches child-protection actors about the law on children in situations of armed conflict. Those actions have better equipped our police and armed forces to rescue children from violent groups and refer them to agencies that facilitate reintegration.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Peñaranda (Philippines): We thank the presidency of Brazil for organizing this open debate. We also thank the briefers for their insightful remarks and the work they do for children. Armed conflict uproots children from their families, communities and other support systems. Refugee, internally displaced and stateless children deserve our protection. This year, the Philippines acceded to the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, which reflects our commitment to achieving legal protection for all, including children. It is critical that more countries do the same. Nationally, our law on children in situations of armed conflict recognizes the equal rights of girls and boys, including those who have been displaced, to obtain the documents necessary to enjoy their legal rights.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We need a more broad-based, comprehensive and adequately resourced strategic communications framework in peacekeeping that is fit for twenty-first-century international diplomacy.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Context- specific communications campaigns that are focused on the relevant audiences would address misinformation and disinformation efforts aimed against a mission’s leadership and would also help to ensure the safety and security of peacekeeping personnel. The Philippines therefore echoes a key proposal from Member States submitted early this year during the negotiations of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, asking the Secretary-General to establish a framework for strategic communications in peacekeeping in order to combat anti-United Nations propaganda. There can be no doubt that strategic communications should not be an afterthought but a core mission capacity and element.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Secondly, the Philippines recommends that the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Global Communications consider conducting a joint policy review of United Nations strategic communications to provide guidance for United Nations peacekeeping operations. That would further build confidence in United Nations peace processes and promote better understanding of the missions’ raison d’être. A multi-year joint policy review and planning of strategic communications should be conducted on a regular basis, using a whole-of-Government approach. Thirdly, we believe that for strategic communications to be effective and have an impact on the ground, the key messages and the messaging must be tailored to both the internal and external publics of missions.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090Resumption1 (2022) · source
“With a proud peacekeeping tradition of almost 60 years, in 27 United Nations missions and with more than 11,000 Filipino peacekeepers, the Philippines is more committed than ever to implementing the Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping and Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiatives, and would like to make the following points. First, we support the view that strategic communications in peacekeeping operations are essential to implementing mission mandates and managing the expectations of various stakeholders, such as host States, local communities and other peace constituencies, including women and young people.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Peñaranda (Philippines): I congratulate Brazil on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. Today’s high-level open debate is timely and meaningful, as we all recognize the importance of strategic communications as both a doctrinal and operational concept. The changes in the evolving global landscape, marked by crises ranging from climate change and the coronavirus disease pandemic to regional conflicts and food insecurity, pose risks to United Nations peacekeeping operations. This meeting underscores the urgency of advancing the implementation of United Nations reforms to strengthen the Organization’s peacekeeping operations as tools for global peace and security.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The most vulnerable groups often have the least access to information on their rights and opportunities. The media, civil society and victims’ organizations are an important constituency. As stakeholders, they enhance and help sustain accountability, as well as help in establishing truth. With regard to reparations, there should be better identification, documentation and monitoring of victims and the offences against them. We note that it has taken decades to compensate past victims of international crimes. There should be adequate, effective and prompt reparations for harm suffered. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that in strengthening accountability and justice, we should first strengthen the structure and methodologies of the institutions that hold violators accountable.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The Philippines has enacted a law on crimes against international humanitarian law, genocide and other crimes against humanity that defines international crimes and their perpetrators. With regard to enhancing accountability, the proposed accountability network between the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, various legal regimes and regional institutions needs further study. Member States could request that the Secretary-General prepare a report on operationalizing it for further study by the General Assembly, including through the Sixth Committee. Concerning participation, the Philippines sees value in capacity-building through education and awareness for vulnerable groups on issues of accountability.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The Security Council may also request advisory opinions of the International Court of Justice on legal questions arising within the scope of its activities, including on the present issue of institutionalizing international legal principles of accountability and the related accountability mechanisms in order to have an impact in practice. With regard to the other ways and means to strengthen accountability mechanisms at the State, regional, and international levels, the preliminary views of the Philippines are as follows. Concerning documentation, the mapping of serious violations of international law and the identification of perpetrators of international crimes at the national level, relevant legislation is imperative.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“First, Member States could bring to the attention of the Security Council any dispute or situation that might lead to international friction or give rise to a dispute. Secondly, Member States could encourage the Security Council to make wider use of the opportunities provided for under the Charter to review disputes or situations that, if left to continue, would be likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security. Thirdly, Member States could consider making greater use of the fact-finding capacity of the Security Council, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In examining the steps that the Security Council could take to strengthen and institutionalize the international legal principles of accountability and related accountability mechanisms in order to have an impact in practice, the Philippines encourages Member States to revisit documents related to the Charter, in particular the Manila Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes, which the General Assembly adopted by consensus via resolution 37/10, of 15 November 1982. The Declaration states that Member States should help strengthen the Council’s role in any situation that, if left to continue, would be likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security. To that end, among others, Member States could take the following actions.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We are pleased to take part in this conversation on developing a global strategy to enhance the role of the international community in holding States and those who act on their behalf accountable for serious violations of international law. International law is the cornerstone of the international order. The Charter of the United Nations is our fundamental starting point, enumerating the principles of international law concerning friendly relations and cooperation among States. We hold those principles sacrosanct. Under the Charter, the Security Council has a critical role in upholding the international order and the rule of law that underpins it. It holds the primary responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Learning the lessons of the 2017 Marawi siege, the need for the protection of civilians in urban settings compels us to pursue the right tactical choices in the context of long-term political solutions. In conclusion, the use of advanced weapons systems, combined with an acute focus on humanitarian assistance and respect for domestic and international laws and sovereignty, should allow us to better protect civilians in urban settings.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, the Philippines adheres to the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence in the provision of humanitarian assistance. We respect and abide by the Geneva Conventions and their Protocols Additional and reiterate the obligation of parties to armed conflict to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law in all circumstances. Our own national laws highlight the Philippines strong commitment to the implementation of the Geneva Conventions at the national and local levels. It is also important to reinforce close collaboration between the United Nations and the host country on contingency planning, information exchange and risk assessment in relation to the security of United Nations and associated personnel.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source
“An advanced guided munitions system, coupled with well-designed target development capabilities, is an effective tool to respond to the challenges of highly volatile and complex urban warfare. These modern weapons systems, in tandem with a sound mitigation mechanism, should help minimize, if not avoid, the loss of civilian lives during armed conflicts. Nevertheless, the decision to employ weapons to gain military advantage must fully take into account domestic laws and international legal obligations. The Philippines therefore supports the adoption of a comprehensive civilian harm-mitigation approach as a matter of international policy, with the strong, unequivocal commitment of Member States.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source
“First, we encourage troop- and police-contributing countries to prioritize the protection of civilians under threat of danger by using all the necessary means when required, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, mission mandates and applicable international law. Expectations regarding protection tasks must be succinct and clear, connected to political strategies in the field and focused on prevention. We also recognize the contributions of unarmed civilian protection in peacekeeping operations. Secondly, modern warfare in an urban setting must be approached with a more proactive stance, using advanced weapons systems designed for effective and responsible military operations.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We congratulate Norway for its presidency of the Security Council this month, and thank you, Madam President, for convening this important meeting today. We were honoured in the Council this morning with the presence of His Excellency Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The protection of civilians is at the front and centre of peacekeeping operations. As security threats, whether conventional or asymmetric, continue to evolve with operating environments in a pandemic context, the risk they pose to the civilian population cannot be overstated. One thing is clear — success in peacekeeping operations must be measured by how well we protect civilians. I wish to highlight three points today.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source