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Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative Ariel Penaranda (Photo courtesy of DFA/United Nations Photo Library) MANILA - The Philippines fully supports measures that would protect civilians during war or conflicts in urban settings, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday. The measures include strict adherence to international humanitarian law, adopting responsible military operations, and providing humanitarian assistance based on the principle of impartiality, among others. The Philippines' support was articulated during the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate on "War in Cities: Protection of Civilians in Urban Settings" last January 26. Philippine Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ariel Penaranda said civilians are the most affected when war and conflict are waged in cities, thus the need to pursue "right tactical choices in the context of long-term political solutions." He emphasized the need to ensu ....

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