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1. “We need to continue to work as one to prevent the escalation of conflicts by respecting the rule of law. This year, we have the added opportunity to reaffirm our collective desire and obligation to settle disputes peacefully with the commemoration of the thirtieth anniversary of General Assembly resolution 37/10, the Manila Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes. Thirty years ago, we all expressed our high regard for law and justice when faced with actual or potential disputes. We should renew that pledge this year and comply with our obligations to protect civilians in armed conflict.”

   2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

2. “The International Criminal Court deters and punishes violations of humanitarian law. Other international judicial bodies play a vital role in preventing and resolving conflicts. We likewise need to provide support for our peacekeepers. Efforts on the ground must be complemented by the enhancement of the civilian aspects of peacekeeping. The Philippines notes with interest current efforts in that area, including CapMatch, designed to help match the supply and demand of civilian capacities. Civil society also has an important role to play. The Philippines is working very closely with Benin, Belgium and Costa Rica in bringing attention to the contributions of civil society. Time and again, conflicts - ideological, political, military and even territorial - have arisen when the rule of law was weak.”

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3. “We await confirmation of the facts of this sad incident and will act accordingly - of course, always in accordance with international law. The Secretary-General's recommendations all point to the need for the observance of the rule of law at the national and international levels. The rule of law is the bedrock upon which nations build flourishing societies and foster strong relations. The rule of law emphasizes the protection of rights and underscores compliance with obligations. Those are crucial in order to exact responsible behavior from both individuals and States. It is in that particular context that we look forward to the holding of the high-level meeting on the rule of law in September. The observance of the rule of law likewise necessitates a robust international legal framework.”

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4. “As a nation, we will always do all that we can to protect our nationals in areas of conflict. That is a commitment that we diligently observe in our own country. That is why we have undertaken a comprehensive peace process with rebel and secessionist groups, including adopting the necessary measures to protect civilians. The Secretary-General's report mentions conflicts over territories as among those that can lead to civilian casualties. The Philippines, involved as it is, unfortunately, in such conflicts, strongly believes that civilians must never be hurt, regardless of the stage or level of a territorial or maritime conflict. Recently, a Filipino fisherman was killed and four others remain missing in an incident in the West Philippine Sea, also know as the South China Sea, in an area that is subject to conflicting claims.”

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5. “The nature of conflict over the decades has changed dramatically. In the First World War, 90 per cent of the casualties were soldiers; today, 75 per cent of the casualties are civilians. Therefore, it is truly imperative that the Organization be cognizant of this issue. The report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2012/376) is worth examining. We are glad that the report discusses in detail the global state of affairs of the protection of civilians. For those of us who find many of our nationals outside of our territory and in areas of armed conflict, the protection of civilians is of the utmost concern. We are very grateful to the many nations that have assisted Filipinos in areas of conflict by protecting them and helping to take them out of harms way.”

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6. “Justice and the rule of law are both objectives and instruments that we rightly must harness to achieve our shared goals of a world of greater peace, progress and prosperity.”

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7. “On that point, I would like to join others who have emphasized that the rule of law has a central role to play in the settlement of disputes, be it in the method of the settlement or in the very substance of the reasons behind the dispute. Thirty years ago, on 15 November, 1982, we all reiterated our high regard for law and justice when faced with potential or actual disputes when the General Assembly adopted the Manila Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes (resolution 37/10). The Manila Declaration reinforces the norm that international disputes shall be settled in conformity with the principles of justice and international law. This year, we will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Manila Declaration, and the Philippines will be commemorating this landmark throughout 2012.”

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8. “The ICC and other international judicial bodies play a vital role in preventing conflicts and abuses and, just as importantly, in helping to resolve disputes. We must make full use of our resources and institutions to ensure that justice and the rule of law prevail. Time and again, conflicts - ideological, political, military and territorial * have arisen when the rule of law is weak. We need to continue to work together to rebuild societies ravaged by conflicts and to ensure that democratic institutions and processes are established or strengthened. But we also need to continue to work as one to prevent the escalation of conflicts by respecting the rule of law.”

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9. “It is vital that we engage each other within the United Nations on rule of law issues. The high-level meeting on rule of law at the national and international levels, to be held during the high-level segment of the sixty-seventh session of the General Assembly, will be a very valuable venue to enrich our discussions on rule oflaw at both levels. Conscious of its obligations and responsibilities as a democracy - and keeping in mind the valuable lessons we learned in fighting colonial rule and an oppressive dictatorship - last year the Philippines ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The election of Ms. Miriam Defensor Santiago to the International Criminal Court demonstrates the international community's confidence in our commitment and ability to contribute to our collective efforts against impunity.”

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10. “There is a need for greater international cooperation in delivering predictable, accountable and effective rule of law assistance where it is most needed. The continued support of donor countries remains crucial, particularly for rule of law programming and for follow-through efforts in implementing reforms in conflict and post- conflict societies. The conclusions and recommendations contained in the report entitled "New voices: national perspectives on rule of law assistance", issued by the Rule of Law Coordination and Resource Group, are worthy of our interest. We draw particular attention to the need to draw on and empower national stakeholders and the need for greater coordination and coherence in rule of law assistance in the rational implementation of reform measures.”

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11. “The Philippines actively participates in the efforts of the United Nations to bring about peace and security to countries torn by conflict and instability. Close to 1,000 Filipinos - men and women alike - serve as peacekeepers on the ground in eight United Nations missions. Additional training and capacity- building - based on solid rule of law principles and delivery of justice - will further enable peacekeepers and allow peacekeeping operations to accomplish much more. For our part, we hosted the train-the-trainer course in the United Nations police standardized training curriculum on preventing and investigating sexual and gender-based crimes, which was held in Manila in June last year. This was the first such training to be conducted in the Asian region.”

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12. “The rule of law and justice are cornerstones in President Benigno Aquino's programme of good governance. The Philippines development plan for the period 2011 to 2016 highlights that, stating that justice is no less important a public good and that the framework of the rule of law is the foundation of our democratic society. The strict implementation of the rule of law indicates our Government's seriousness in carrying out its responsibilities and obligations in a democratic environment. Beyond its borders, the Philippines continues to do its part in further strengthening the rule of law and the institutions and processes needed to uphold it in post-conflict and conflict-affected areas around the world.”

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13. “The Philippines wishes to express its appreciation and full support for your efforts, Mr. President, in bringing attention and much- needed focus to an issue of vital importance to us all. The rule of law at the national and international levels is the bedrock upon which nations build stable and flourishing societies and foster strong relations. The rule of law emphasizes the protection of rights and underscores compliance with obligations. Those are crucial in order to exact responsible behaviour both from individuals and from States. Those are vital in order for justice to be served at the national and international levels. The rule of law is essential as an instrument and object of policy as we seek to rebuild and strengthen societies in, or emerging from, conflict.”

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14. “In view of the inevitable expiration of UNMIT's mandate, all concerned partners must cooperate to come up with an exit strategy that is realistic, transparent and practical. Like other States emerging from conflict, Timor- Leste faces hardship and adversity. But the Philippines believes that Timor-Leste, our good and close neighbour, is in a good position to hurdle the challenges ahead. I once again assure the Council and all of our partners in the United Nations, especially the core group on Timor-Leste, that the Philippines stands ready to do its part to contribute to the success of UNMIT and to help the people and Government of Timor-Leste in their quest for peace and prosperity.”

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15. “Political stability is needed to deepen democracy and the rule of law in order to buttress the foundations of long-term peace and prosperity. In that context, the Security Council will once again renew the mandate of UNMIT for another year - a decision that the Philippines strongly supports. As we experienced in 2006, premature United Nations disengagement can produce dire consequences. The renewal of UNMIT's mandate must also be seen as a window of opportunity for the Government and people of Timor-Leste to show their readiness to take responsibility for their own peace and security. All agree that the transition to post-UNMIT must be well managed. But concrete steps are necessary to make it as smooth and seamless as possible. Coordination among UNMIT, the Government of Timor-Leste and other stakeholders must therefore be reinforced.”

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16. “However, some concerns remain on the local security forces' ability to protect civilians. We are particularly concerned by reports of the growing incidence of violence against women. A solution must be found quickly to address this problem, lest it negate Timor- Leste's efforts to advance the cause of women at the regional and global levels. The report of the Secretary-General underscored the great strides that Timor-Leste has made towards sustained peace and order, political and economic stability and the pursuit of justice and development. This is indeed a tribute to Timor-Leste's determination, notwithstanding the difficult challenges it continues to face as a young nation. The parliamentary elections in 2012 will be a crucial test for the people of Timor- Leste.”

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17. “The major challenge over the long term will be to ensure balance between the PNTL's capacity to handle primary policing responsibilities and UNMIT's support to institution and capacity-building, including strengthening civilian oversight and management over the Timorese security forces. As an active member of the core group on Timor- Leste, the Philippines welcomes these recent positive developments. The Philippine contingent in UNMIT and United Nations police, numbering 137 personnel, including 14 women, is now preparing to scale down its present force by around 30 per cent in the coming months, in accordance with UNMIT's overall drawdown plans and without sacrificing the contingent's effectiveness and viability. The Philippines is also pleased to note that the overall crime rate in Timor-Leste has decreased.”

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18. “Since the Council's last debate on UNMIT (see S/PV.6405), we have seen major improvements in the political and security situation in Timor-Leste, It is satisfying to stress that among the country's 13 districts, 10 now are in the hands of the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL), with the remaining three, including Dili, scheduled to be turned over in April. The vastly improved peace and order situation has allowed UNMIT to downsize the number of its police officers by 20 per cent. But at the same time, the reduction will test the ability of the PNTL to take over the role of United Nations police. One immediate concern is to help the PNTL strengthen its criminal investigation and forensics capability.”

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19. “I would like to thank you, Madame President, and the members of the Security Council for allowing my delegation to speak on today's agenda item. We are also very grateful for the report (S/2011/32) of the Secretary-General on the situation in Timor-Leste. We are particularly appreciative of the presence of His Excellency the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, whose words today reaffirmed his commitment and dedication to moving forward his young country in our part of the region and the world. My delegation also deeply appreciates the comprehensive and timely briefing of Ms. Ameerah Haq, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT).”

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20. “When a travel advisory does not distinguish between the two, it does a disservice to the country issuing it and the country that is subject to it. Our work is far from done. We must remain steadfast. Only with our sustained commitment and cooperation and a balanced approach can we break terrorism's backbone and win this battle together.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

21. “As we strive towards further strengthening our capacities to combat terrorism through increased cooperation in intelligence information sharing, we wish to draw cautious attention to the issuance of travel advisories, especially those that relate to possible terrorist attacks. While the Philippines recognizes the responsibility of States to protect their citizens, we believe that Governments must exercise due care and diligence in issuing travel advisories. Advisories affect not only travelling citizens but also the lifeline and economy of a country that is the subject of a travel advisory. Governments must clearly distinguish between threats posed by ordinary criminal elements and those posed by terrorists, which are two very distinct categories.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

22. “We laud the recent workshop held in Bali, Indonesia, organized by the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, and we fully support its outcome. We would like to emphasize the point that, if counter-terrorism strategies are to be effective, they must be comprehensive and encompass a combination of hard and soft approaches, including the use of interfaith dialogue, as both instrument and objective, in countering terrorism. In order to draw nations and peoples closer together in understanding and respect, the Philippines is working closely with Pakistan and other partners again this year on a draft resolution on interreligious and intercultural dialogue and cooperation for peace, which we hope will garner increased support.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

23. “A copy of my remarks has been distributed, and I would like to deliver a shortened version of those remarks. Terrorism continues to make its presence felt throughout the world. In its many forms and manifestations, it threatens the peace and stability of nations, endangers the lives of our peoples, impedes national, regional and global growth and development, and more insidiously, it breaks apart the precious bonds between peoples, fostering deep-seated anger, fear, suspicion and intolerance. All nations share the responsibility of preventing, neutralizing and combating the threat of terrorism. The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is an important step forward in harnessing our collective experience and expertise as we strive to rid the world of the threat of terrorism.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

24. “By uniting our efforts and intensifying our cooperation, we can make the Gulf of Aden and the wider Indian Ocean safe again for navigation. Even as we sit here and debate, 81 Filipino seafarers remain in the clutches of Somali pirates. We pray for their safe release and hope that our actions today will somehow help and will lead to their freedom and to preventing others from suffering the same fate.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

25. “It is in the context of this need for broader cooperation that the Philippines expresses the hope that it can play a more meaningful part in the work of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. The number of piracy incidents, if not restrained, is projected to grow as the weather improves. Piracy is no longer confined to the Gulf of Aden, but has extended to the wider Indian Ocean. Buoyed by their initial successes and in some cases impunity from prosecution, Somali pirates have converted their crude activities into a highly lucrative industry. Piracy, we agree, is a grave threat to international security, and we join others in citing the importance of addressing its root causes through comprehensive approaches. We are grateful to the many countries involved in and committed to this task.”

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26. “In several instances, these ships have helped our merchant vessels and seamen once they were released, by providing fuel and aiding in navigation. The best management practices developed by the International Chamber of Shipping and the International Shipping Federation to deter piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia remain the best proactive measure for merchant ships to adopt when traversing that area. Notwithstanding the strong recommendation to adopt the best management practices, approximately 30 per cent of the world's fleet continues to disregard it. In our view, the shipping companies which refused to adopt the best management practices should be identified in order to allow Governments like that of the Philippines to adopt appropriate measures to protect their nationals.”

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27. “We have reinforced safety and precautionary measures and crisis management training for Filipino seafarers. We are engaging in bilateral cooperation to improve this training capacity. We are keen to improve cooperation in the prosecution of Somali pirates. Last year we made available four Filipino seafarers as witnesses in a piracy trial in Kenya against captured pirates. We are grateful to Kenya for accepting jurisdiction over this crime, as well as to Seychelles and others that are considering doing so. We are glad that cooperation continues in terms of the presence of multinational naval forces that patrol and assist ships off the coast of Somalia. We are grateful to the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, China and other countries that have sent naval forces to the area to protect ships sailing through those waters.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

28. “The security, protection and welfare of Filipino seafarers have always been primary concerns of the Philippine Government - concerns which I am sure are shared by others with nationals serving on these ships. The Philippines is the prime source of international seafarers. Filipinos are on almost every ship on almost every ocean. They form the backbone of the international crews of transoceanic vessels. We believe that broader cooperation is key to fighting piracy, and it is in this context that we welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/394). The Philippines works closely with ship principals and manning agencies to secure the safe release of Filipino seafarers. We meet regularly with ship owners and operators to discuss and implement efforts to protect the crews and ships that ply these pirate-infested waters.”

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29. “Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this very important and timely debate on the situation in Somalia, particularly the scourge of piracy that currently plagues the coast of Somalia. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General and the Legal Counsel for sharing their very useful thoughts on this issue. Beyond ships and cargoes, there is the crew. In all, 46 ships with Filipino crew members have been taken by pirates, with almost 500 Filipinos having been taken hostage. Many have suffered from prolonged captivity, some for as long as 10 months. It is testimony to their courage, clear thinking and fortitude that they have survived. It is a tribute to their resilience and that of their families that many have been able to return to the sea.”

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30. “President, your laudable effort to convene this debate has truly rekindled the enthusiasm of non-members of the Security Council to share their views and has renewed their hope that the Council is capable of improving its working methods, which in turn will redound to the benefit of the membership of the United Nations and the international community as a whole. The reform of the Council's working methods is itself a work in progress and much remains to be done. To this end, let me assure you that the Philippines is ready and willing to support the work of Japan and other like-minded States in achieving this lofty goal.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

31. “However, as new developments and threats emerge, the work of the Council continues to grow and expand. These, of course, absorb the Council's resources, energy and attention. There is a need to refocus the Council's attention on the basic and core issues - peace and security - in order to achieve greater efficiency. The Council should therefore refrain, if possible, from tackling cross-cutting issues such as those more appropriately dealt with by the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council or other United Nations organs. Having said this, however, the Philippines wishes to reiterate some of its previous proposals for specific amendments contained in the paper that the Philippine Mission transmitted to the General Assembly and which it gave to the permanent missions in February last year. Mr.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

32. “We saw in recent months the efforts made by the Council to provide more and timely information regarding its work programme and schedule and the issues to be tackled by the incoming president of the Council. We are indeed pleased by these positive developments and urge the Council members to continue this practice. Recently, we have also observed a higher degree of interaction and dialogue between Council members 2 and non-members, especially on such relevant issues as peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Indeed, the greater participation of non-members to express their views on issues germane to them creates the impression that the Council also cares about the views of non-members. Not only does this reflect a growing sense of inclusiveness, but it also keeps unilateralism at bay.”

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33. “The enthusiastic participation of many Member States in this debate reflects the utmost importance they attach to this issue. Our delegation strongly shares that sentiment. The Philippines is among those countries that consider the improvement of the working methods of the Council to be crucial, not just to the Council's effectiveness but also to the overall success of the United Nations system. Its working methods are key to the Council's role as a guardian of international peace and security, for they greatly influence and enhance its effectiveness in performing its mandate. Various attempts have been made to increase the Council's transparency and openness.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

34. “I join the other delegations in congratulating Japan on its presidency this month. Your outstanding and inspiring leadership, Sir, have proven valuable to the work of the Security Council. We appreciate Japan's proactive and enthusiastic role in advancing today's issue. We commend Japan for circulating a concept paper (S/2010/l65) for the Security Council's debate on the implementation of the measures set out in the note by the President of the Security Council contained in document 8/2006/507. The concept paper provides us with a concise and comprehensive view of the present work of the Council and has been very useful in guiding our debate today. The Philippines associates itself with the statement made by the representative of the Arab Republic of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source