The Philippines affirms its commitment to the global war against terrorism.  We believe the world will never be secure unless terrorist lairs are exposed and destroyed, and terrorist supporters are brought to justice.

The Philippines has full confidence in the UN Security Council process.  We believe the Council will act in accord with the
imperatives of world peace and security and find the most expeditious and effective way to serve these imperatives.  We support the UN Security Council Resolutions on states aiding terrorism and the dismantling of weapons of mass destruction that are an overriding threat to humanity.

We join the United Nations in the most fervent wish for dialogue and peace, but we must say more in defense of our unique national interest.

We are victims of homegrown and regionally-based terrorism.  The victims of terrorism cry out for justice.  We have vowed to fight
against terrorism at home and with our international allies until it is defeated.

The Philippines supports the case brought by the United States against Iraq before the UN General Assembly.  The UN Security Council should give these charges most urgent and serious consideration.

Consistent with our national interest and in accordance with our Constitution, the Philippines is prepared to extend political, security
and humanitarian assistance to the United States in the pursuit of its most vital interests, which coincide with our own vital interests, to defeat terrorism.

These policies have been conveyed officially by  Secretary Blas Ople to US Secretary of State Colin Powell, and shall be the basis of our position which Secretary Ople will state before the United Nations General Assembly.