26 November 2014 - Colonel Gerry Amante, Head of the Munitions Control Center of the Armed Forces of the Philippines reiterated the Philippines’ commitment to implement the provisions of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons when he read the Philippine Statement during the Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons and Its Protocols, held in Geneva from November 10 to 14.

The Philippines further highlighted its willingness to work closely with its partners in the international community towards a common goal of eradicating threats posed by mines, booby traps and other devices.

The Philippine delegation was headed by Permanent Representative Cecilia B. Rebong. Other members of the delegation included Deputy Permanent Representative Noralyn Jubaira-Baja and Attache Hossana P. Dela Cruz.  END