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Philippines Pursues UN Security Council Seat Amid Tensions
9/29/2025
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- The Philippines seeks a nonpermanent UN Security Council seat for 2027-2028, announced by Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro.
- Manila seeks support at UN gathering by leveraging peacekeeping experience.
- Lazaro cites diplomacy and international law, using 2016 arbitral ruling as basis.
- China continues to assert control over disputed areas, prompting sea confrontations.
- Philippines seeks development finance reforms for SDGs.
