Marcos Jr. pitches Philippines bid for UN council seatPresident Marcos addresses the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Monday. NEW YORK – President Marcos called for an end to conflicts around the world as he sought global support for the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council. “This holds true for the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, the DRC, the Sahel, Yemen, Myanmar — everywhere else where humanitarian action is needed.”Security council bidIn the same address, Marcos also appealed to UN member states to support the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council for 2027 to 2028. “In the midst of mounting challenges and uncertainties, our United Nations need steady, committed, experienced hands; and we humbly offer ours — to serve in the UN Security Council for 2027 to 2028,” the President said. The President further underscored the Philippines’ role as an independent and trusted partner, an innovative pathfinder and a committed peacemaker.

Source: Philippine Star March 11, 2026 16:02 UTC