PH reaffirms commitment to UN Charter

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Enrique Manalo expressed the country's continued commitment to the United Nations (UN) Charter, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and multilateralism, during his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

- By RAYMUND ANTONIO

Manalo and Guterres met on Friday, June 13, at the UN headquarters in New York to discuss the Philippines' priorities and areas of cooperation with the international body.

Manalo is the incoming permanent representative to the UN in New York, replacing current Ambassador Antonio Lagdameo by August this year. He previously held the position during the past administration.

"Secretary Manalo reassured UNSG Guterres that the Philippines, as a founding member of the UN, is deeply committed to the UN Charter and the work of the UN. He emphasized the importance of multilateralism, international law, and the rules-based international order," a statement from the DFA read.