In a statement from New York, Ambassador Lauro Baja, Philippine permanent representative to the United Nations, said the appointment was in recognition of the country’s role as an active partner in the fight against terrorism.
"The Philippine presidency of the Security Council is committed to the immediate constitution of the committee," he said.
As president of the Security Council, Baja called on UN member countries to ratify a 1994 convention for the protection of UN and associated personnel from attack.
"To enhance its protective regime, the 1994 convention should be a universal international instrument at the earliest possible time," he said.
"The resolution serves notice to concerned governments to ensure that crimes committed against them do not remain unpunished.
"It also expresses the council’s determination to take appropriate steps in order to ensure the safety and security of these personnel," Baja said.
Meanwhile, Jean-Marie Guehenno, UN undersecretary general for peacekeeping, said the UN, a symbol of peace, has become the target of attacks.
"We have also experienced a rude awakening," he said.
"The UN itself has become a target of terrorist groups and organizations (and) for those who benefit from conflict, these spoilers who use violence against the UN and against their own people, to block the path to peace in war-torn lands.
"This cannot stand. The blue flag must again become inviolable because what it stands for is inviolable."
Filipina Marilyn Manuel, who almost died in a terrorist attack at UN headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, said security measures must be taken before staff is deployed in the field.
Manuel is a veteran of UN missions in Somalia, Liberia, and East Timor.