The Philippines reiterated its strong call for the total elimination of nuclear weapons during a United Nations meeting on April 28, as global tensions and nuclear arms threats continue to rise.
Speaking at the 3rd Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Conference, DFA Undersecretary Charles Jose urged all states to put aside narrow interests and unite for global nuclear disarmament.
In a statement released Wednesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reaffirmed the Philippines’ unwavering support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which serves as a cornerstone of the international nuclear disarmament regime.
The DFA emphasized the country’s commitment to the NPT’s core goals, including preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Undersecretary Jose called for a “time-bound, phased, and verifiable” plan to achieve total nuclear disarmament, along with legally binding assurances for non-nuclear-weapon states.
He stressed the urgent need to strengthen the NPT, especially amid today’s uncertain geopolitical landscape, and called for meaningful implementation of its provisions.
Jose also expressed concern over the increasing number of nuclear warheads worldwide, warning that the world is heading “in the wrong direction.”
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has recently reaffirmed the Philippines’ stance against nuclear weapons proliferation in accordance with international treaties.
The DFA underscored the Philippines’ belief in multilateral cooperation, dialogue, and legally binding agreements as essential steps toward a nuclear-free world.
The ongoing NPT Preparatory Committee meeting, held from April 28 to May 9, marks the final round of discussions before the 2026 Review Conference.