Manila Bulletin
Marcos campaigns for PH's membership in UN Security Council
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is seeking support from UN member-states for the Philippines' bid to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027-2028 term.
He highlighted the Philippines' experience in peacebuilding and cooperation, citing the success of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as a testament to achieving unity amidst conflict.
Marcos believes that the country's progress in forging peace can contribute to the Security Council's work.
The Philippines has previously served as a non-permanent member of the Security Council in 1957, 1963, 1980-1981, and 2004-2005.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. arrived in New York on Sunday, September 18, Manila time, for his first working visit to the US as chief executive, which includes attending the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is in New York for a six-day working visit to attend the 77th United Nations General Assembly, marking his first trip to the US in decades and the first Philippine leader to physically attend the UNGA in eight years.
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