Manila, March 11 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday (New York time) lobbied for the Philippines' bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2027 to 2028, citing the country's long-standing contributions to UN peacekeeping operations.

"In the midst of mounting challenges and uncertainties, our United Nations needs steady, committed, experienced hands; and we humbly offer ours - to serve in the UN Security Council for 2027 to 2028," Marcos said in his address during the UN General Assembly's special plenary session at the UN headquarters here in New York.

Marcos said he sees the UNSC seat not as a right but a privilege to form a consistent and concrete partnership" with member states.

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