The Philippines is actively campaigning for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term, with elections scheduled for June 2026 in New York. President Marcos is rallying international support, emphasizing the Philippines’ role as a “trusted partner, credible pathfinder, and committed peacemaker”. The Philippines previously held a non-permanent seat on the UNSC in 1957, 1963, 1980-1981, and 2004-2005.