DFA Launches Digital Archive with 80 Years of Philippine Speeches at the UN General Assembly

The Philippine Voice in the United Nations General Assembly contains 80 years’ worth of speeches delivered by the Philippines at the United Nations General Assembly General Debate.

MANILA 27 June 2025 — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officially unveiled a digital archive on 25 June 2025 at the Old Senate Session Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, housing the complete collection of statements delivered by the Philippines at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from 1946 to 2024. The launch was held alongside the release of commemorative stamps marking the 80th anniversary of both the founding of the United Nations and the Philippines’ historic role as one of its original members.

Led by the DFA’s Office of the United Nations and International Organizations (UNIO), in collaboration with the Office of Asset Management and Support Services (OAMSS), “The Philippine Voice in the United Nations General Assembly” provides open access to nearly eight decades of the country’s evolving voice at the United Nations. 

From the country’s Cold War non-alignment and calls for UN reforms to present-day advocacies on climate justice, maritime security, heath, peacebuilding, and sustainable development, the archive captures the Philippines’ consistent engagement with the global community through multilateral diplomacy.

Designed for ease of use and discovery, the platform allows users to explore speeches by year, speaker, and administration, and features a curated photo archive capturing the country’s participation in the UNGA General Debate over the years.

“This platform is designed for students, scholars, diplomats, and everyday citizens seeking to understand how a nation can stand both in history and for the future—how it can speak not only for its interests, but also represent the ideals of peoples who find resonance with its journey and aspirations,” said Undersecretary for Multilateral Affairs and International Economic Relations Charles C. Jose.

The microsite not only reflects the Philippines’ foreign policy priorities across turning points in national and global history, but also offers a valuable tool for research and education. END

The digital archive can be accessed through: https://tinyurl.com/UNGAPHArchive.