MANILA, Feb. 24 -- The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has called for peace in Ukraine as Russia's aggression against the country entered its second year.

"Today marks the second year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Philippines underscores the need for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter," the DFA said in a statement Saturday.

The Philippines, it said, has articulated its principled position on Ukraine and has consistently supported Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity.

The DFA said ever since the war between Moscow and Kyiv broke out, Manila has voted in favor of the six resolutions of...