— The Philippines will continue to work with other nations for the peaceful resolution of disputes and the protection of those most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, the country's top diplomat said at the 78th United Nations General Assembly held in New York City on Saturday .
Standing in for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Manalo reiterated the president's foreign policy that the Philippines remains aBut for multilateralism to endure, Manalo said all must adhere to the rule of law. “We call for UN partnerships that guarantee that new technologies are not weaponized, or misused in any way to subvert democracy and freedom, to challenge international humanitarian law, and to exploit the vulnerable and violate human rights and human dignity,” he added.Manalo stressed the need to work together and help countries who bear the brunt of climate change.
"Our partnerships should bridge development divides," he said."Our collaboration for the future should make our societies more resilient, more cohesive, and more humane."