United Nations

COMELEC and UNDP partner for digitalization and women’s political participation

Metro Manila – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines launch a partnership to enhance development activities in digitalization and capacity building…

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Artwork of the Philippines featured in United Nations Exhibit in New York

A mural entitled “The Peacemaker’s Path,” a collective artwork created by the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy (DFA-OPCD), was spotlighted in “When the World declared…

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The Philippines Underscores Tax Reform Efforts Aimed at Inclusive Economic Recovery at the United Nations

In delivering the national statement at the 2022 ECOSOC Financing for Development (FfD) Forum held in a hybrid format at the UN Headquarters on 25-28 April 2022, Finance Undersecretary Antonette…

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PH, UN adopt new financing framework to achieve SDGs amid COVID-19 setbacks

The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening to undermine the Philippines’ hard-won gains in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Thus, the Government and the United Nations (UN) are joining…

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The Philippines shares its strategies to address HIV/AIDS with the United Nations

Noting the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on health service delivery, including the care and treatment of persons living with HIV (PLHIV), Philippine Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III,…

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Asia
Leaders

Philippines Elected as Vice-President of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly

The Philippines was elected by acclamation on 07 June 2021 as one of the Vice-Presidents of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for the period 2021-2022. Ambassador…

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Asia
Life

United Nations Geneva Awards Prize to Philippines’ Remote Teaching, Learning for Educators Initiative

The United Nations World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) recognized the Philippine entry entitled “Enabling Teachers on Remote Teaching and Learning in the Time of the Pandemic” as one of…

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Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to sign agreement with the UNOOSA For International Space Cooperation

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) will sign an agreement on space cooperation with the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) to strengthen the institutions’ shared commitment to the…

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“Make Change Work” for Women

The Philippines participated in the General Discussion of the 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women where Ms. Sandra Sanchez-Montano, Chairperson of the Philippine Commission on Women…

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The Economy

UN Philippines rallies behind govt’s Jobs Summit to address record-high PHL unemployment

UN Philippines commits support for Government to address Philippine unemployment which, at 10.4 percent, is the highest the country has seen in 15 years The United Nations (UN) in the…

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ASEAN, Canada, UN Women jointly launch 5-year programme to advance Women, Peace and Security Agenda

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Canada and UN Women jointly launched a five-year programme to expand and strengthen women’s leadership and participation in conflict prevention, resolution and recovery…

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The Economy

Rapid growth of digital economy calls for coherent policy response

The growth of digital labour platforms is presenting opportunities and challenges for workers and businesses and a need for international policy dialogue. Digital labour platforms have increased five-fold worldwide in…

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Health

Working From Home: Homeworkers need to be better protected, says the ILO

The dramatic increase in working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the poor working conditions experienced by many homeworkers who, prior to the crisis, numbered an estimated…

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Arts & Culture

Artwork of Davao-Based Filipino Artist among highest rated entries to an International Art Contest, Featured at Geneva Exhibit

Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Evan P. Garcia joined United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG) Director-General Tatiana Valovaya and other dignitaries in opening an art exhibit…

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Global Affairs

The Philippines Exercises Leadership Role on Disarmament, International Security

Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo represented the country in the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly First Committee, where Philippines has served as…

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Philippines Re-elected to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women for 2021-2024

Philippine Expert-Candidate to the UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) Ambassador Rosario G. Manalo was re-elected for another term beginning 01 January 2021…

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Arts & Culture

Davao-based Filipino Artist Makes it to UN International Art Exhibit

Davao-based Filipino artist Joel L. Geolamen’s “Untitled Land” was among the featured artworks at an international exhibit entitled “The Future We Want” organized by the United Nations Office in Geneva…

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The Economy

PH Makes the Case for Middle-Income Countries, Highlights PH Development Priorities at UN’s Second Committee Opening Session

At the in-person Opening Session of the United Nations Second Committee held on 05 October 2020 at the UN Headquarters in New York, Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations…

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The Economy

The Philippines moves up 4 spots in Global Innovation Ranking, now among top 50 innovator economies

The Philippine Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva has announced that the Philippines jumped four places in the latest edition of the Global Innovation Index…

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The Economy

United Nations Trade and Development Agency says global tourism stands to lose $1.2 trillion, much more if pandemic continues

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to the UN Trade and Development Agency (UNCTAD), the global tourism sector stands to lose at minimum USD1.2 trillion or 1.5% of the global…

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COMELEC and UNDP partner for digitalization and women’s political participation

Artwork of the Philippines featured in United Nations Exhibit in New York

The Philippines Underscores Tax Reform Efforts Aimed at Inclusive Economic Recovery at the United Nations

PH, UN adopt new financing framework to achieve SDGs amid COVID-19 setbacks

The Philippines shares its strategies to address HIV/AIDS with the United Nations

Philippines Elected as Vice-President of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly

United Nations Geneva Awards Prize to Philippines’ Remote Teaching, Learning for Educators Initiative

Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) to sign agreement with the UNOOSA For International Space Cooperation

“Make Change Work” for Women

UN Philippines rallies behind govt’s Jobs Summit to address record-high PHL unemployment

ASEAN, Canada, UN Women jointly launch 5-year programme to advance Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Rapid growth of digital economy calls for coherent policy response

Working From Home: Homeworkers need to be better protected, says the ILO

Artwork of Davao-Based Filipino Artist among highest rated entries to an International Art Contest, Featured at Geneva Exhibit

The Philippines Exercises Leadership Role on Disarmament, International Security

Philippines Re-elected to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women for 2021-2024

Davao-based Filipino Artist Makes it to UN International Art Exhibit

PH Makes the Case for Middle-Income Countries, Highlights PH Development Priorities at UN’s Second Committee Opening Session

The Philippines moves up 4 spots in Global Innovation Ranking, now among top 50 innovator economies

United Nations Trade and Development Agency says global tourism stands to lose $1.2 trillion, much more if pandemic continues

Home Is a Moving Target

Securing Tomorrow: WOSAS 2026 Showcases the Future of Safety, Security, and Resilience

Provincial Tourism Office Assesses Ayungon’s Potential Ecotourism Sites

Lasang Lokal, Proudly Pico Celebrates Batangas Beef in Its Penultimate Episode

Cyan Modern Kitchen Unveils The Weekend Collection: A Curated Series of Themed Dinner Experiences at Lanson Place Mall of Asia

Marcos highlights DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund gains under Expanded 4PH as housing program delivers over 500,000 homes for Filipinos

Franchise Association Launches First-Ever Visayas Franchise Conference 2026 – Igniting Growth: Visayas and Beyond

The 2026 Franchise Negosyo Roadshow Begins: “Franchise Negosyo Visayas Expo” Opens in Cebu