MANILA, March 26 -- The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Tuesday welcomed the adoption of a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the holy month of Ramadan.

In a statement posted on X, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the resolution is "long overdue and must be implemented by all parties immediately".

He underscored that the humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave demands a "swift and unified action" from the international community.

"I welcome the Security Council's decisive adoption of a resolution for immediate ceasefire, unconditional release of all hostages, and unhampered humanitarian assistance in Gaza," he said. ...