MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to present substantial pledges to further support global peace operations.
The Department of National Defense said DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. will represent the Philippines at the 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial to be held in Berlin, Germany from May 13 to 14.
Teodoro will speak during the pledging session, where he will announce the Philippines’ new contributions to UN peacekeeping.
The 2025 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial serves as a key platform for member states to demonstrate political support and announce meaningful pledges aimed at enhancing mission effectiveness, ensuring peacekeeper safety and advancing the future of peace operations.
The event will convene defense and foreign ministers from around the world to reaffirm their commitment to peacekeeping and explore innovative approaches to strengthen future missions.
“As a trusted partner, innovative pathfinder and committed peacemaker, the Philippines remains steadfast in supporting UN peacekeeping reforms and initiatives to ensure more agile, inclusive and effective peace operations in today’s evolving global security landscape,” the DND said in a statement.