Manila, March 9 -- Malacanang on Sunday (New York time) said this is the right time to give the Philippines a voice and campaign for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stressing that the move serves national, regional, and global interests.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said securing a seat would allow the Philippines to contribute to international peace and security decisions, as well as enhance its credibility as a peace advocate.

"Ito po 'yung tamang panahon. Ito po ang nararapat na panahon para sa Pangulo natin para ipakita sa mga miyembro na karapat-dapat po ang Pilipinas para mabigyan po ng non-permanent seat sa UN Security Council. Ito po ang natatamang panahon (This is the right time. This i...