View from Manila: A shock in New York, pressure from Beijing
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View from Manila: A shock in New York, pressure from Beijing
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Security Council bid: The Philippines lost to Kyrgyzstan after four rounds of secret balloting for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat, with votes dropping from 85 to 48 before Kyrgyzstan secured 142 votes. Palace officials attributed the loss to domestic political turmoil and Senate opposition.
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Regional and global diplomacy: The piece urges Manila to reassess its role in a shifting world order and the UN’s evolution, noting growing Chinese influence at th
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