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The Philippines has landed in the UN’s ‘‘honors list’’ of countries that continue to fulfill on time its monetary obligations to the global organization – the only ASEAN country in the list since 2008.

The UN undersecretary general for Management, Ms. Angela Kane, made special mention of the Philippines in her report during the 64th Session of the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly last October 16, 2009.

In her report, Undersecretary General Kane paid tribute to the Philippines as one of only 21 member states that have paid in full all their assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009.

The Philippines, together with Croatia and Iceland, were the latest addition to the 18 member states that have paid in full all assessments that were due as of October 16, 2009.

The assessments included dues to: Regular Budget – P70,618,000.00; Peacekeeping Operations – P112,820,000.00; International Tribunals – P7,026,000.00; and Capital Master Plan – P13,257,000.00.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo said, “the Philippines’ inclusion in the honors list adds prestige and gives weight to the country’s pronouncements and initiatives in the UN. It also projects the Philippines as a responsible UN member.”

 

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