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1. “We welcome the recommendations in the Secretary-General's report (S/2016/949) on the development of a data-collection system, whereby Member States can benefit from an international structure that integrates and shares intelligence, studies and mechanisms that would help identify, quantify and assess the prevalence of trafficking in persons in conflict areas, and provide expert advice and technical assistance in the formulation, implementation and validation of programmes, such as the National Action Plan, so that national initiatives are responsive and effective.”

   2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

2. “The clusters facilitate access to protective information, psychosocial and trauma- informed care, protective custody, and rehabilitation and reintegration through social programmes, such as education, employment and enterprise. One challenge today is the lack of accurate data to measure the extent of trafficking in persons in conflict situations.”

   2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

3. “Sixth, armed conflict, unstable peace and other situations increase the vulnerabilities of children and youth to recruitment into civilian armed groups and rebel groups. Government efforts are focused on preventing the recruitment and use of child soldiers, vigorously investigating allegations, holding the perpetrators accountable and training front-line officers on appropriate methods to assist children apprehended from armed groups. Seventh, to mitigate the vulnerabilities of women and children in conflict situations to sexual violence and trafficking, the Philippines has instituted a gender- based violence cluster composed of law enforcers and social welfare service providers that specialize in gender issues.”

   2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

4. “That has enabled the Philippines to strategically locate victims and traffickers in the entire process, especially at critical points of intervention where victims are the most visible and can be rescued; to identify critical points in the business flow to deal the strongest blow to the operations of trafficking syndicates; and to expose and develop strategies to block new means employed by traffickers. Fifth, in the socioeconomic context and as a prevention measure against violent extremism, poverty alleviation programmes targeting conflict- torn areas should integrate trafficking in persons as an indicator and ensure access to economic services and opportunities, making the victims less vulnerable to trafficking.”

   2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

5. “Third, adopting a one-country team and multi-stakeholder approach that consolidates the mandates, efforts, resources and interests of the duty- bearers and stakeholders to come up with a robust response, has proven to be effective. It has resulted in the mainstreaming of interventions down to the grass- roots level and in promoting awareness. Fourth, in the context of counter-terrorism, it is important to examining trafficking corridors and the business flow of trafficking.”

   2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

6. “Recently, we have worked with the United States of America and other partners on the Migrants in Countries in Crisis initiative to improve responses for migrants in countries experiencing conflict or natural disaster. Second, a solid legal framework, coupled with strong institutions capable of implementing the relevant regulations, is also essential. The Philippines National Strategic Action Plan Against Trafficking in Persons uses a migrant-centred approach to the entire migration cycle - from pre-employment, transit and on-site employment to return migration and eventual reintegration - which has resulted in successful prosecutions of perpetrators of human trafficking.”

   2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

7. “It therefore requires a multifaceted response that seeks to understand the problem from a political, socioeconomic and even cultural perspective, and brings together Governments, civil society and the private sector on both the domestic and international fronts. The Philippines considers trafficking in persons, including in conflict situations, to be a core national concern. Allow me to share some initiatives that we have undertaken in that area: First, the Philippines has made the protection of Filipino migrants one of its foreign policy pillars. We endeavour to protect our migrant workers from human trafficking and exploitation by utilizing a victim- centred and human rights-based approach.”

   2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

8. “I wish to thank Spain for convening this open debate on trafficking in persons in conflict situations. I also thank the briefers for their informative presentations. I share the messages of sympathy expressed in the Chamber today for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Berlin and Ankara. In the interests of time, I will read an abridged version of the Philippine statement. The complete text will be circulated in due course. The problem of trafficking in persons in conflict situations is multifaceted as it cuts into other equally pressing issues, such as migration, counter-terrorism, gender-based violence, money-laundering, poverty alleviation and the protection of children.”

   2016-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7847 (2016) · source

9. “In conclusion, one has to recognize that non-State actors have been quick to adopt new technologies that make it easier for them to acquire, transport and use weapons of mass destruction. States must therefore keep up with those developments and step up efforts to prevent non-State actors from doing so and protect our populations from the threat of a nuclear, chemical or biological catastrophe. We must continue to enhance our cooperation with each other, with the private sector and with civil society so as to combat that threat as one global community.”

   2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

10. “At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC), the Philippines, as Chair of APEC's counter-terrorism working group, is pursuing efforts to address the foreign-terrorist-fighters phenomenon. In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines actively participates in discussions in that regard through the ASEAN Regional Forum, which the Philippines will chair next year. The Philippines is now an active member of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism and the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction. That web of partnerships synergizes with our domestic efforts, as well bilateral and regional engagements, on CBRN issues.”

    2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

11. “In that context, the Philippines continues to actively engage with partners in the international arena to enhance its capacities and share its national experiences. The Philippines hosts the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centre of Excellence Regional Headquarters for South-East Asia and has developed a proactive Philippine national CBRN action plan. It is also a founding member of the Group of Friends of CBRN risk-mitigation and security governance, which, in line with its goal of raising awareness of CBRN mitigation, co-hosted a side event last September at Headquarters on CBRN risk-mitigation in the context of combating terrorism.”

    2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

12. “Fourthly, on an operational level, in order to detect any illicit trafficking in nuclear and radioactive materials within and across our borders, the Philippines has installed 20 radiation portal monitors at major ports and compels users to submit a transport security plan before transporting radioactive material. In adopting a whole-of-nation approach, the Philippines continues to consolidate its efforts to mitigate the risks to its domestic security posed by non-State actors, by working together with the various agencies in Government and with the private sector and civil society. On the international front, the Philippines believes that the threat posed by non-State actors acquiring, transporting or using weapons of mass destruction requires a collective and coordinated global response.”

    2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

13. “First, the Philippines has enacted its Strategic Trade and Management Act of 2015, which, together with the Human Security Act of 2007, provides a legal framework to regulate the trade in dual-use items and ensure that the Philippines is not used as a transshipment point for such items. Secondly, we are considering amending the Human Security Act to include nuclear terrorism and penal provisions contained in the amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material. Thirdly, we will be setting up a Philippine nuclear regulatory authority under the proposed comprehensive nuclear regulation act, which will regulate the nuclear, security and safety aspects ofthe peaceful utilization of ionizing radiation sources.”

    2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

14. “I congratulate Spain on assuming the presidency of the Security Council. We also thank you, Mr. President, for convening this high-level debate on preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors. The Philippines recognizes the threat posed to peace and security on the domestic and international fronts by non-State actors acquiring, manufacturing and using weapons of mass destruction. In order to mitigate those risks, the Philippines continues to put in place legislative and other measures so as to make the environment difficult for non-State actors to acquire weapons of mass destruction. Those measures include the following.”

    2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

15. “We also urge the Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) to put in place an improved matchmaking system to ensure prompt and effective response to requests for assistance. Finally, the Philippines has banded with 14 other Member States to further promote CBRN risk mitigation and security governance in the United Nations. As mentioned earlier by the representative of Morocco, in late September the Group of Friends of CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance will host a high- level side event that will focus on CBRN risk mitigation in the context of combating terrorism. The Group, which has grown to 15 members, stands ready to work with the 1540 Committee and other like-minded groups to focus the spotlight on the risks of CBRN materials falling into the hands of terrorists.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

16. “Our law requires establishing a national strategic goods list to describe specifically the strategic goods subject to authorization. The list will be in conformity with international commitments and non-proliferation obligations pursuant to bilateral and multilateral treaties, international conventions and international non-proliferation regimes. Many Member States have pointed to the necessity of international and regional cooperation being key in our fight against WMDs. For countries that do not yet have the highest level of detection capability to intercept WMDs, continuous assistance in training and resources from regional and international partners will be essential.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

17. “Our CBRN national action plan provides a unified approach to build the capacity of the Philippines to respond to the risks associated with CBRN materials. To make our CBRN national action plan more effective, we recently signed into law a bill to further strengthen our regime against the proliferation of WMDs in our country. The Strategic Trade Management Act will stop the spread of WMDs through responsible management of trade and investment in strategic goods and the provisions of related services. We consider strategic goods as products that, for security reasons or due to international agreements, are considered to be of such military importance that their export is either prohibited altogether or subject to specific conditions. Such goods are generally suitable to be used for military purposes or for the production of WMDs.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

18. “We look forward to the outcome of the review in December, when we will have identified and recommended ways and means to improve the resolution's implementation. Resolution 1540 (2004) encourages all States to prepare, on a voluntary basis, national implementation action plans. More than a decade since the resolution's adoption, we have come to realize that the national action plan is a vital, indispensable tool if States are to be fully prepared to address the proliferation of WMDs. The Philippines has in place its own chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) action plan aimed at reducing the threat of, and damage from, CBRN incidents of accidental, natural or intentional origin, including terrorist acts.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

19. “It is therefore imperative to remain focused on the ultimate goal of ridding the world of those weapons. The international community has made great strides in the area of non-proliferation with the adoption and implementation of Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) and other related initiatives, such as the Nuclear Security Summit process, which complement other existing global legal instruments. The changing face of international conflict, however, necessitates tougher measures and stronger international cooperation that will guarantee effective implementation by each individual State. In that regard, we welcome the open consultations on the comprehensive review of the status of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) convened by Spain last June.”

    2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source

20. “The Philippines is indeed proud to see a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the Security Council presidency for the month of August. The Philippines congratulates the Malaysian presidency for convening this open debate, which will deepen our discourse on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The prevailing global security environment, characterized by persistent inter- and intrastate conflicts and frequent violent extremist activities, makes it even more incumbent upon us to find urgent and concrete measures that will ensure that weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) are not propagated and never used. The mere existence of those destructive weapons makes the world highly vulnerable to their use, whether by intent, miscalculation or accident.”

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21. “As we review the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy in June, it is our hope that we will be able to infuse new and effective ideas into our collective approach that will ensure long-term success in our fight against terrorism and violent extremism.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source

22. “We support grass- roots-based efforts to help communities understand how to protect themselves against extremists or terrorist propaganda. Deradicalization programmes are being strengthened through partnerships with local religious leaders and religious schools to improve their capability to promote moderate or tolerant religious teachings. The International Centre for Counter-Terrorism has also been assisting us in that effort. We have started a comparative research study on radicalization in Zamboanga City in Mindanao in an effort to identify and isolate the drivers or motivating forces that lure the vulnerable sector to become violent extremists. Through the study, we are working on a conceptual model of the radicalization of communities that could strengthen our preventive efforts.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source

23. “We established the Philippines Regional Anti-Terrorism Council Convergence Groups in the various regions of the country, which are tasked with ensuring a rapid response to any potential threat. An Inter-Agency Working Group on Persons of Interest and Foreign Terrorist Fighters in Conflict Areas has devised a plan of action on information collection, collation and processing. We intend to establish a special investigations committee on foreign terrorist fighters to study what penal laws would enable us to prosecute those who travel for terrorism or related training, pursuant to resolution 2178 (2014). On the prevention side, the Philippines continues to develop its capacity to detect and prevent insider threats from homegrown violent extremists.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source

24. “We have also been collaborating with country partners, through bilateral talks, agreements and joint projects, and with international organizations to ensure that our front-line agencies and offices have an integrated and synchronized approach to countering terrorism and violent extremism and are abreast of international developments. Here at the United Nations, the Philippines, together with 10 other countries, are members of the Group of Friends of Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear Risk Mitigation and Security Governance, which seeks to shine a spotlight on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear issues, including those that relate to terrorism and violent extremism. Information sharing plays a key role, not only in ensuring greater coordination, but also in enhancing intelligence sharing among Government agencies.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source

25. “The Philippines is also proactively engaged in various domestic undertakings to strengthen its counter- terrorism preparedness. We continue to pass laws aimed at assisting in combating terrorism and violent extremism. The anti-money laundering law and anti-terrorist financing law were passed and amended to further strengthen our counter-terrorism and counter- violent-extremism efforts. The Human Security Act of 2007, our landmark law against terrorism and violent extremism, is undergoing its final phase of review.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source

26. “The Philippines thanks the Chinese presidency of the Security Council for convening this open debate. Without a doubt, terrorism and violent extremism are two of the biggest threats to international security. Our individual and collective actions must, therefore, rest on two parallel tracks: prevention and countering its spread. The two are not mutually exclusive and must be taken simultaneously for our efforts to be effective. The Philippines advocates a whole-nation approach to countering and preventing terrorism and violent extremism within our borders. It entails engaging non-traditional Government agencies, academe and the private sector in implementing community-awareness campaigns and target-hardening programmes.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source

27. “It will not come overnight. Pitfalls and challenges will surface along the way. What is crucial, however, is that all parties remain resolutely on track.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

28. “Following the signing of the agreement, a woman was tasked to co-chair the Joint Normalization Committee, and three of four transition commissions are chaired by women. While we recognize that we, the Filipino people, are the drivers and the owners of the peace process, we acknowledge the overwhelming support of the international community, which is just as crucial throughout that process. The Bangsamoro Peace Agreement is also supported by a United Nations joint programme that aims to reduce barriers to acceptance of the agreement among key actors in the affected communities. The Peacebuilding Fund helps in stimulating discussions and promoting advocacy on the draft legislation on the Bangsamoro Basic Law. What we have learned from the southern Philippines' experience is that peace is a long and arduous process.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

29. “The seeds of development have been planted, and socioeconomic projects for the transformation of Moro Islamic Liberation Front camps into productive communities are continuing. It is also worth mentioning that the Bangsamoro Basic Law carries concrete gender-sensitive provisions, which recognize that women in conflict and post- conflict situations are to be protected and empowered and should play a decisive role in peace and security mechanisms and processes. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement with the Bangsamoro is historic, not only because it signalled the end of a long-standing war in the southern Philippines, but also because it is the first peace agreement of its kind in the world to bear the signature of a woman as chief negotiator - Professor Miriam Coronel-Ferrer.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

30. “The Bangsamoro Basic Law, once passed by the Philippine Congress, is envisioned to implement concrete initiatives linking peace and security, development and human rights. All stakeholders remain firmly on the peace track, and no one is backing out of the peace process. A comprehensive normalization track is being put in place involving the decommissioning of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front's Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces, socioeconomic interventions in communities affected by the decades-long conflict, interim security arrangements, the reform and strengthening of the police force in the Bangsamoro, addressing transitional justice issues and confidence-building components.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

31. “It is important to stress that the lasting peace is not achieved in a rigid, linear and sequential manner. The United Nations peacebuilding architecture should provide an infrastructure that will support the society until it is strong enough to stand on its own. Development is the linchpin of any peacebuilding initiative. Development is vital in preventing conflict and in sustaining the peace. The fact that development and peacebuilding are interconnected cannot be overemphasized. Following the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in March 2014, the Philippine Government has an ongoing peacebuilding process in Mindanao and is working on passing legislation that would grant autonomy to several provinces in Mindanao.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

32. “It is deeply regrettable that with armed conflicts raging over various causes in many parts of the globe - conflicts at different stages, many of them recurring - the world still lacks the wherewithal to prevent and overcome conflicts and sustain the peace. We still see an urgent need to inform and educate the world on the vast amount of work to be done once the guns are silenced and the transition from war to development has started. There is a need to appreciate the fact that peacebuilding requires not just the involvement of a country, a group of international actors or the United Nations alone, but the commitment of the whole world to make it work. We also need to address the misperception that peacebuilding can begin only when conflict ends.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

33. “The Philippines welcomes and supports the ongoing comprehensive review of the peacebuilding architecture aimed at strengthening the existing architecture and ensuring that it reaches its full potential. The current review should be mindful of the new realities and of the changing nature of contemporary armed conflicts. The Philippines supports the recommendations of the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture on the primacy of prevention, mediation andpolitical solutions. We support proposals towards building coherence in delivering sustainable peace in the United Nations system through the roles of the Security Council, the Peacebuilding Commission, the Secretariat, the Economic and Social Council, the Human Rights Council and international financial institutions.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

34. “We congratulate the presidency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for convening this open debate. Preventing conflicts and building peace and sustaining that peace long after the fighting has stopped have been among the biggest challenges facing the international community and the Security Council to date. For decades, the United Nations has focused much of its resources on peacekeeping. While its track record in that field is mixed, with both successes and failures, many lessons have already been learned regarding how to carry out the United Nations firefighting role better. There is a lot of work to do, however, in the areas of conflict prevention and post-conflict peacebuilding, which are key to real and lasting peace.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

35. “The Philippines and the Filipino people are indeed indebted to those nations for their sustained efforts and to those who believed in the merits of the draft resolution and gave it their full support. We deeply regret, however, that the Council was unable to adopt the draft resolution today, representing a huge disservice to those who perished and to their families, their nations and the world. But the search for answers and justice will continue. The Philippines stands ready to support and collaborate with other countries to ensure that those responsible are finally brought to justice and that such tragic incidents will never happen again.”

    2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source

36. “If adopted, today's draft resolution (S/2015/562) would have been a crucial step in fulfilling the commitment we made - both to the families of the victims and to the larger international community - to holding the perpetrators of this tragic incident and heinous crime fully accountable. As one of the grieving nations, the Philippines sponsored today's draft resolution in order to lend our strong support to the initiative taken by the Governments of Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, the Netherlands and Ukraine in seeking an international investigation of the incident and the establishment of an international tribunal for prosecuting those responsible for the downing of Flight MH-17.”

    2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source

37. “A year ago, the Philippines joined many other delegations in issuing a strong call in the Chamber for a full, thorough and independent investigation of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17, which took the lives of 298 people, including three Filipinos, a mother and her two children. In July 2014, united with us in our grief, the Council adopted resolution 2166 (2014), aimed at securing justice for those innocent and irreplaceable lives and honouring their memory. Twelve months after the incident and the adoption of that resolution, the world is still groping for answers. The perpetrators remain free of all accountability. The families of the victims continue to seek answers, justice and closure.”

    2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source

38. “We have also established an inter-agency committee on children in armed conflict, which serves as a monitoring, reporting and response system on grave child-rights Violations in situations of armed conflict. The team works with the United Nations Development Programme as part of the technical working group of the United Nations country task force on monitoring and reporting grave child-rights violations in armed conflicts. The Philippines remains committed to keeping our children safe and will continue to engage and cooperate with all stakeholders in the prevention of grave child- rights violations, as well as in monitoring, reporting and responding to such violations committed in the context of armed conflict.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

39. “It has also issued guidelines for the conduct of activities by the armed forces of the Philippines inside or within the premises of schools and hospitals. In that context, the Department of Education of the Philippines has implemented its guidelines on the protection of children during armed conflict by requiring school heads, as well as teaching and non-teaching personnel, to report within 24 hours any information about or incident of grave child-rights violations to the Council for the Welfare of Children, providing information on the date, time and location of the incident, the name, number, gender and age of the children affected and the armed groups involved.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

40. “Other activities under the action plan, such as ensuring the United Nations unhindered access for verification purposes and separating former MILF combatants found to be under 18 years of age, will also continue. In his report (S/2015/409), the Secretary-General notes a decline in cases of child-soldier recruitment in the Philippines, from 20 in 2013 to seven in 2014. The Philippine Government is continuing to work hard to bring that number down to zero. On behalf ofthe armed forces of the Philippines, it has submitted a strategic plan on preventing and responding to grave children's rights violations in situations of armed conflict, as well as a draft circular on child protection during armed conflict situations.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

41. “Council members will recall that in 2009 the MILF signed a United Nations action plan aimed at addressing the issue of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces' recruitment and use of child soldiers. That agreement was renewed in 2013, and UNICEF's child-protection specialist based in the southern Philippines remains confident that the MILF will continue to cooperate in order to secure its removal from the list of groups that exploit children in armed conflict. UNICEF has also completed its orientation and training on child rights across 31 MILF base commands and seven front commands in Mindanao for Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces commanders and troops. We hope that the second phase of the action plan, which seeks to implement a communication campaign, will get under way soon.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

42. “Last year, after 40 years of bloody conflict and 16 years of a difficult peace process, the Government concluded peace negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and signed a comprehensive agreement on the Bangsamoro. Draft legislation designed to become the legal framework and governing law for the new Bangsamoro entity is now under consideration in the Philippine Congress. Last Tuesday we implemented the first phase ofthe decommissioning of MILF combatants and their firearms. With those confidence-building developments, we now have lasting peace in the southern Philippines within our grasp, so that our children may wake each day and end each day in a safe and peaceful environment whether they are at home, at play or at school.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

43. “The Philippines congratulates Malaysia on its assumption of the presidency of the Council this month and appreciates its initiative in organizing today's debate on children and armed conflict. The Philippines aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the Permanent Representative of Viet Nam on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. As a manifestation of the steadfast commitment of the Philippines to the protection of children, especially in situations of armed conflict, our Government continues to take steps in that area with the cooperation and support of various agencies in Government, civil society and our partners in the United Nations system.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source