^
+ Follow FOREIGN AFFAIRS SECRETARY CARLOS P Tag
Array
(
    [results] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 238497
                    [Title] => Manila has smallest delegation in UN council
                    [Summary] => Even with the leanest delegation in the powerful 15-member United Nations Security Council, the Philippines has been playing an active role in key international issues in its first month on the panel.


"The Philippines has the leanest delegation in the council, which is viewed with amazement if not incredulity by delegations. But these challenges bring the best out of my officers in our UN mission here in New York," Lauro Baja, Manila’s ambassador to the UN, said in a statement from New York.
[DatePublished] => 2004-02-11 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1500820 [AuthorName] => Marvin Sy [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 205937 [Title] => Manila hopeful of getting seat in UN Security Council [Summary] => With the Philippines being the only nominee from Asia, the Arroyo administration is confident that the country will be elected as a non-permanent member in the powerful United Nations Security Council.

"I am optimistic we will get it," said Lauro Baja, the country’s permanent representative to the UN. He left Sunday for New York to spearhead Manila’s diplomatic campaign for a council seat.

Voting for non-permanent members will begin in October or November. A nominee must get the vote of at least two-thirds of the UN membership.
[DatePublished] => 2003-05-13 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804865 [AuthorName] => Pia Lee-Brago [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) ) )
FOREIGN AFFAIRS SECRETARY CARLOS P
Array
(
    [results] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 238497
                    [Title] => Manila has smallest delegation in UN council
                    [Summary] => Even with the leanest delegation in the powerful 15-member United Nations Security Council, the Philippines has been playing an active role in key international issues in its first month on the panel.


"The Philippines has the leanest delegation in the council, which is viewed with amazement if not incredulity by delegations. But these challenges bring the best out of my officers in our UN mission here in New York," Lauro Baja, Manila’s ambassador to the UN, said in a statement from New York.
[DatePublished] => 2004-02-11 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1500820 [AuthorName] => Marvin Sy [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 205937 [Title] => Manila hopeful of getting seat in UN Security Council [Summary] => With the Philippines being the only nominee from Asia, the Arroyo administration is confident that the country will be elected as a non-permanent member in the powerful United Nations Security Council.

"I am optimistic we will get it," said Lauro Baja, the country’s permanent representative to the UN. He left Sunday for New York to spearhead Manila’s diplomatic campaign for a council seat.

Voting for non-permanent members will begin in October or November. A nominee must get the vote of at least two-thirds of the UN membership.
[DatePublished] => 2003-05-13 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804865 [AuthorName] => Pia Lee-Brago [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) ) )
abtest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with