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Philippines Seeks UN Security Council Seat Amid Tensions
Filed: Mar 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM ET
Summary: President Marcos pitches for a UN Security Council seat, avoiding mention of the South China Sea dispute.
WHO: Philippines
WHAT: Bid for UN Security Council seat
WHEN: Mar 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: New York
WHY: To position the Philippines as a bridge between developing and middle-income countries.
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