<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Model United Nations UP Diliman]]></title><description><![CDATA[MUN-UPD]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/themunutebrief</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:24:47 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Statement on the International Day of Democracy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democracy goes beyond suffrage, freedom of speech, and institutional representation—but lies in the recognition that power ultimately belongs to the people. Today, as the world witnesses the continued devastation of genocide, the persistence of imperialism, the suppression of information, illegal occupation, climate displacement, and deepening social and political injustice, the meaning of democracy demands renewed reflection. This commemoration should not be celebrated in isolation from...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/statement-on-the-international-day-of-democracy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa950bcd0823c4d90c29a4b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:07:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8eae15_c717856ec73442f7a3d20c4f98cc5797~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Model United Nations UPD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MUN-UPD Statement on National Heroes Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each day, nations are molded by those who champion selflessness over self-interest. In the Philippines, National Heroes Day honors those who have sacrificed for the country and their communities with unwavering resolve. Through their service to the nation, these individuals embody the noble values of compassion, justice, and integrity that have long defined the Filipino people, past and present.  Our commemoration on this day, August 31, calls upon us to reflect on the institutional barriers,...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/mun-upd-statement-on-national-heroes-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a94c9bb6625a4454922cb57</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:45:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8eae15_72a3d5a069ae42ac80b713e501aa7afa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Model United Nations UPD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement on World Humanitarian Day 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanitarianism is not simply an act of compassion, but a commitment to protect human life and dignity amid the world’s gravest crises. As conflicts intensify, disasters worsen, and humanitarian needs outpace the resources available to address them, we commemorate World Humanitarian Day by honoring those who continue to serve communities at the frontlines of suffering. As such, the courage of humanitarian workers shall not merely be celebrated, but we must demand their protection, uphold...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/mun-upd-statement-on-world-humanitarian-day-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85a149a64c9b98efb81f18</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:28:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8eae15_ad69571e79464fa3974a81195838f6bc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Model United Nations UPD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement for ASEAN Day 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The date was August 8, 1967 and Southeast Asia was facing an uncertain future. However, five foreign ministers, including the foreign minister of the Philippines, decided to join their hands and created ASEAN— a united response to the erratic issues of that time. Now, fast forward 59 years and we once again celebrate the momentous start of the partnership today, August 8, 2026, in the Philippines. The goal of unity remains firm; however, we face a different set of uncertain problems.  The...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/statement-for-asean-day-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7743e0335316084e9ee417</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8eae15_c3eff42305cb49a5af93cdd1bcbe14ff~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_930,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Model United Nations UPD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement on the Pax Silica Initiative in the Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a global AI technological race unfolding between the United States and China (Lang et al., 2026), and developing countries such as the Philippines are caught in its fire. Due to this, Pax Silica stands as the United States’ flagship project aimed at advancing its global dominance with AI technological advancement (US Department of State, 2026). In this spirit, it aims for continuous collaboration with a myriad of countries, including the Philippines.   In April 2026, the Philippines...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/statement-on-the-pax-silica-initiative-in-the-philippines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6f412b3e0c16484ff8b0d6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:15:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8eae15_a55b5192ec854368b2914c9c7923646a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MUN-UPD ERT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pahayag ng MUN-UPD sa Araw ng Manggagawa ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Takda ng Mayo Uno bawat taon ang isang paninindigang makibahagi at unawain ang kondisyon ng ating mga manggagawang Pilipino. Ngayong panahon ng walang kasiguraduhan sa presyo ng mga bilihin, lalo ng krudo, at patuloy na pag-atake sa mga unyonista at organisadong paggawa, higit na nagiging mahalaga ang kolektibong pagkilos at paninindigan para sa makatarungang sahod, seguridad sa trabaho, at karapatang mag-organisa. Hindi lamang ito laban para sa mga manggagawa, kundi laban ng buong sambayanan...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/pahayag-ng-mun-upd-sa-araw-ng-manggagawa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f410ccc3c38ef732891044</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:45:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6c9a16_9826bb748b1242419a8ed06b6be08d14~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Model United Nations UPD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten Years of Diplomacy Beyond Borders: MUN-UPD Marks a Decade of Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[From its founding in 2016, Model United Nations – University of the Philippines Diliman has grown into a community of over 150 members, hundreds of alumni, and a flagship conference that draws delegates from across the world. This April 2026, the organization celebrates its 10th anniversary—a decade since its inception—in which it has ingrained diplomacy, critical dialogue, and global engagement skills in the minds of young Filipinos. What began as a competitive delegation representing UP...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/ten-years-of-diplomacy-beyond-borders-mun-upd-marks-a-decade-of-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f2a51b24f9d3e5cd745f49</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:59:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6c9a16_e2b17fda027d4b1e9b2280870c781973~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Bulanadi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living Under Siege: How Conflicts Impact The Livelihood of OFWs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 244 OFWs that were repatriated from Bahrain returned to the Philippines on Friday, April 3, 2026. (DMW / Release) The unpredictability of the international system has risen to a new high, like never before. These incursions in the Middle East region, in the midst of it all, have an immediate effect on the welfare and economy of the Philippines. Filipinos, then, may begin to wonder how this issue affects our country. Given the uncertainty provided by the current international order, the...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/living-under-siege-how-conflicts-impact-the-livelihood-of-ofws</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e82340e4ba6bf5a9ae29d4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:44:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6c9a16_319e2dd6dbb64a2a9bfab1064133e559~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brian de Jesus</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberation or Destruction? The Iranian Question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security forces fire tear gas to disperse a protest against U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, at a bridge leading to the fortified Green Zone where the U.S. Embassy is located in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban) Iran's Supreme Leader is dead. U.S. warplanes are in the air. And 2.4 million Filipinos are waking up to the sound of bomb sirens; the crossfire has already started.  The sirens follow President Donald J. Trump’s announcement at approximately 5:00 a.m. EST...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/liberation-or-destruction-the-iranian-question</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a4438cedd8c723c8a9f553</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:36:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6c9a16_a9160fd070e144dd95cc5bf8636aebc4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MUN-UPD ERT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement on the 40th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forty years into fighting for our democracy, we commemorate the EDSA People Power Revolution to remind ourselves of the unfinished revolution against impunity. Remembering People Power mandates us to navigate democracy progressively. As such, the honor of the 1986 uprising shall be a living commitment to resist human rights violations, confront historical distortion, and restore the glory to the Filipino people.  EDSA’s legacy was never confined to ousting just a regime—it transcends our...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/statement-on-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-edsa-people-power-revolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699fd41412cb2e7c18f1b09b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:13:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6c9a16_d0e54ab9d45143edb597acf8dcac18a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Model United Nations UPD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflating Crisis: Venezuela’s Fight Against Collapsing Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA["The current state of Venezuela should compel world leaders, international committees, humanitarian organizations, and neighboring countries to foster sustainable solutions that uphold democracy, restore economic balance, and defend human dignity." Prolonged crises due to hyperinflation, notorious corruption, economic deterioration, and heavy dependence on oil revenues and natural resources have beset the country of Venezuela for the past decades. Once the wealthiest nation in Latin America,...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/inflating-crisis-venezuela-s-fight-against-collapsing-economy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693d2b7540218b721c727af6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:06:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6c9a16_4cba9d524b50420da64c57f587fcfe6c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_900,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MUN-UPD Batch Haiti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children Under Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA["It is crucial for Europe and the rest of the global community to recognize that the effects of the conflict will be measured in the lost potential, resilience, and childhood of the youth." According to CNN, a Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv killed a 12-year old girl and left 70 others injured in late September 2025. Such a tragedy epitomizes the daily peril faced by Ukrainian children who live under constant threat of bombardment and displacement.  The...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/children-under-fire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693a1c8e0b27bc7cafcaeb6e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:29:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6c9a16_e5c7e4519abd466282e823ab4193835b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MUN-UPD Batch Haiti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myanmar’s 2021 Revolt]]></title><description><![CDATA["The United Nations is advocating for the world to support Myanmar's people, highlighting the urgent need for the international community to take decisive action, including imposing targeted sanctions and engaging with emerging democratic governance structures." In 2021, a military coup  in Myanmar sparked nonviolent protests across the country calling for return of democracy. However, the junta's brutal crackdown forced a significant shift in tactics with many protestors abandoning peaceful...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/myanmar-s-2021-revolt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693656b379a98c627a6231de</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:45:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6c9a16_42e8d403471647b3a610eb661f79c335~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MUN-UPD Batch Haiti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Forgotten War: Displacement Crisis in Sudan]]></title><description><![CDATA["The case of Sudan is not an isolated case of global apathy, displacement, and conflict, but rather, a manifestation of the interdependent relationship of geography, space, and media in aiding violated rights." Sudan is currently facing the world’s largest and fastest growing displacement crisis due to a civil war that erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Over 12 million people have been forced to flee their homes amidst widespread...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/the-forgotten-war-displacement-crisis-in-sudan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69329025346ce9789f5854ff</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6c9a16_6a2186b048ff4a76b6398f5f0ef2ca1a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MUN-UPD Batch Haiti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sinking Nation of Tuvalu’s Struggle for Survival]]></title><description><![CDATA["If the world’s governments – especially those of the highest-emitting nations – do not act decisively and immediately, the international community may witness the sinking of Tuvalu." One has likely not encountered the tiny island nation of Tuvalu. Comprised of three reef islands and six atolls situated in the Polynesian region of the central Pacific Ocean, this Commonwealth member state possesses a land area of less than 26 km² and a population of 11,733 — a figure less than half the student...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/the-sinking-nation-of-tuvalu-s-struggle-for-survival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692e401b0170a6154300bf2d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6c9a16_83f40f38227b417389a7a824cabdb60c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MUN-UPD Batch Haiti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvard and the the Last Stand for Academic Freedom in the Trump-Era United States]]></title><description><![CDATA["Harvard's defiance stands as a testament to the fight for autonomy of speech in education." Trump’s re-election amidst a deeply polarized United States, paved the way for hard-lined policies that threaten American democracy. Executive Order No. 14149  institutionalized political coercion and anti-intellectualism by punishing government institutions that foster a “woke” agenda such as DEI, and vilifying intellectual spaces such as universities, and the press. The bitter irony? The executive ...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/harvard-and-the-the-last-stand-for-academic-freedom-in-the-trump-era-united-states</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69291c72d8fb7619deea528e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:14:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6c9a16_91d8b972ad6b42bb93b65d60da2978f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MUN-UPD Batch Haiti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should the Philippines rejoin the ICC?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For all its shortcomings and imperfections, the ICC remains as the world’s last resort for accountability—a refuge for those left without justice elsewhere. Whether the Philippines chooses to return or not, history will remember the side we took when justice demanded courage the most.]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/should-the-philippines-rejoin-the-icc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69083e5cbb9a5281a8af319e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:03:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8eae15_82b73496eddc4c899ac934b004642434~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Inelle Noya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PART III. UN80 General Assembly High-level Week 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights: General Debate]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/part-iii-un80-general-assembly-high-level-week-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69048d3207f57e482086cc60</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:19:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8eae15_59b8fb217c074673b7cf812b3cb8c693~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ariana Lugay</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The MUNute Brief Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[As MUN-UPD approaches its 10th anniversary, our organisation is launching The MUNute Brief, an online publication that stands to be both a celebration of its legacy and a commitment to its future. Over the past decade, the organisation has cultivated a community of students dedicated to diplomacy, critical thought, and meaningful dialogue. The publication builds on this foundation by extending its reach beyond conferences and events, ensuring that its voice and expertise contribute to wider...]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/the-munute-brief-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690320066dae52725bcf3941</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:41:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8eae15_1bb846deb3eb42efa8fab562abfdab87~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Model United Nations UPD</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SDG #16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promoting inclusive and peaceful societies, ensuring that everyone has access to justice, and creating responsible, and efficient institutions at all levels are the objectives of SDG 16. ]]></description><link>https://modelunupdiliman.wixsite.com/model-united-nations/post/sdg-16-peace-justice-and-strong-institutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6904145952e873f69d315410</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:51:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8eae15_81d0cf18e7bc49d2a9c6874aa0bde100~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Model United Nations UPD</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>