Harry Roque issued a statement after he failed to obtain a seat in ILC.
HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson recently issued a statement after he failed to obtain a seat in the International Law Commission (ILC).
In a statement posted on his social media account, the Palace spokesman wished the new ILC members success as they tackled challenging issues such as rising sea levels and vaccine equality — issues which he will continue to advocate for as well.
“My candidature at the ILC was a challenging campaign throughout but we met it head on. Unfortunately, we did not succeed,” Roque said.
The Palace spokesman extended his gratitude to his staff for helping him continue to discharge his function as presidential spokesperson, “even as I campaigned, and despite the difference in time zones”.
READ ALSO: Harry Roque On Face Shield Policy: “Meron na pong desisyon pero …”
Roque also thanked his family and friends as well.
“I thank President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, for his nomination and unwavering support of my candidature,” Roque said. “I thank the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the officers and staff of the Philippines’ Permanent Mission to the United Nations, for their steadfast professionalism and support.“
GMA News Online reported that the election of the ILC members for a five-year term was done via secret ballot at the 32nd meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during its 76th session on November 12, 2021.
The new members were 9 nationals from the African States, 8 nationals from the Asia-Pacific States, 6 nationals from Latin American and the Caribbean States, 3 nationals from the Eastern European States, and 8 nationals from Western European and other States.
According to a report, the nominees from Lebanon (119 votes), the Philippines (87 votes), and Sri Lanka (112 votes) failed to gain the required votes, while the Uzbekistan nominee withdrew before the election.
For more news and updates, you may feel free to visit this site more often. You may also visit Newspapers.ph via our official Facebook page and YouTube channel.