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  • Photo Release: UN Exhibit at the Senate

    Photo Release: UN Exhibit at the Senate

    November 24 — Senator Pia S. Cayetano together with Senate President Vicente Sotto III, UN Philippines Resident Coordinator Arnaud Peral, UNDP Resident Representative ad interim Knut Ostby, and WHO Acting Representative Dr. Eunyong Ko led the ceremonial opening of the exhibit themed “United for Progress: 80 Years of United Nations Partnership with the Filipino People.” The photo exhibit highlights the UN’s long-standing work with communities across the Philippines.

    As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, Innovation, and Futures Thinking, Senator Cayetano partnered with the United Nations Philippines to bring this exhibit to the public, underscoring how this milestone reflects the collective commitment of the Philippines and the UN to resilient, inclusive, and futures-driven development. The images on display stand as a powerful testament to what shared purpose and partnership can achieve for Filipino families and communities nationwide.

  • Cayetano supports UNCLOS agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction

    Cayetano supports UNCLOS agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction

    Senator Pia S. Cayetano manifested her support for Senate Resolution No. 127, concurring in the agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction.

    “This landmark treaty fills a critical gap in international maritime law. For a maritime and archipelagic nation like the Philippines, this agreement is not abstract, it is strategic and it is necessary,” the senator said during her manifestation of support on the floor. Among the agreement’s objectives is to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national borders, by regulating harmful activities like overfishing, deep sea mining, and pollution.

    As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on SDGs, Innovation, and Futures Thinking, Senator Cayetano said the treaty advances several SDG targets, as marine biodiversity protection is linked to climate action, people’s livelihood, the health of ecosystems, sustainable consumption & production, peace & justice in resource use, and stronger partnerships for sustainable solutions.