Senate honors former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon

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00:00 "Upper chamber lawmakers do not just craft measures that seek to better the lives of

00:05 Filipinos, it also recognizes individuals who have been instrumental in ensuring better

00:10 living conditions on a grander scale.

00:13 That's exactly what happened earlier today as Senators reaffirmed a resolution that gives

00:18 due recognition to a former official of the United Nations.

00:23 And who that is, Daniel Manalastas reveals in this report."

00:26 "Former United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was honored by the Philippine Senate

00:34 Tuesday by adopting a resolution honoring his global contributions, particularly his

00:39 work on global diplomacy, peacekeeping efforts, and advocacy on sustainable development.

00:45 Senator Loren Legarda recognized Ban's effort to visit the Philippines following the Typhoon

00:51 Yolanda onslaught back in 2013.

00:54 He also admired Ban's visionary leadership."

00:57 "His leadership in founding and guiding the Global Commission on Adaptation exemplified

01:04 his proactive stance on tackling climate change.

01:08 I had the privilege of witnessing his visionary leadership firsthand when I served alongside

01:14 him as one of the GCA's commissioners in 2018."

01:18 "Senator Bong Revilla recognized Ban's effort to further the UN's climate change agenda,

01:24 noting today the Philippines is no stranger to climate crisis like the threat of El Niño."

01:30 "He highlights the power of collective action to respond to challenges of poverty, food

01:36 security, climate change, peace building, and inequality.

01:41 He has definitely inspired many of us with his decisive and action-oriented leadership."

01:49 More senators stood up to recognize Ban's accomplishments in other areas of concern

01:55 in today's world's order.

01:56 "He has never been intimidated or intimidated.

02:00 He always stands up for peace.

02:03 He is one of the presidents whom we consider a true leader, not only of one country but

02:13 of the United Nations."

02:15 "During his term, Mr. Ban spearheaded the creation of the UN Women and increased the

02:21 number of women in the organization's senior management."

02:25 Ban, for his part, hopes that the Philippines and Republic of Korea's relationship will

02:29 continue to prosper.

02:31 "Our work is certainly not done yet.

02:36 Indeed, climate crisis, pandemics, regional conflicts, as well as economic crisis disrupt

02:45 the human societies.

02:48 I sincerely hope that our bilateral relations will continue to be deepened and expanded

02:56 for the mutual benefit of our two peoples."

03:00 Daniel Manalastas from the National TV Network for a new and better Republic.