Model United Nations - University of the Philippines Diliman

Crossing over to España, our delegates are ready to raise the standard at USTMUN 💛🐯

In line with this year’s theme, “Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Technological Advancement and Ethical Governance for Inclusive Development,”📱 our delegation steps into the conference ready to navigate one of the most pressing conversations of our time. With critical insight and a commitment to diplomacy, they aim to explore how innovation can be harnessed responsibly to serve all 🌐☀️

ALEXANDRA NICOLE N. AQUINO
Head Chair
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization

DEVON JARED M. ACORDA
Republic of Belarus
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization

MARIA ANGELA C. BULANADI
Federal Republic of Germany
United Nations General Assembly

ANDREI NICOLE B. EDAN
Republic of Costa Rica
United Nations General Assembly

AISHA MARIE T. MACABANDING
French Republic
United Nations General Assembly

CHARMEL RAEKA D. NARCODA
Kingdom of Sweden
United Nations General Assembly

LARA MIKAELA E. RAMOS
Kingdom of Thailand
United Nations General Assembly

CASEY JANA P. RUIZ
United Mexican States
United Nations General Assembly

LUI ELEAZAR S. SANTOS
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
United Nations General Assembly

FLORA DAMAYON SITA B. CAMHOL
French Republic
Economic and Social Council

ANGELICA GRACE M. FUENTES
Italian Republic
Economic and Social Council

SHEREE ANNE F. GAMAYON
People’s Republic of China
Economic and Social Council

RAPHAEL ANTONIO V. INSIGNE
Co-operative Republic of Guyana
United Nations Security Council

SALAM JOAQUIN A. LANDICHO
Republic of Sierra Leone
United Nations Security Council

ARIANA R. LUGAY
People’s Republic of China
United Nations Security Council

ENOCH JEPHTHAH NATHAN V. PLOFINO
Republic of Mozambique
United Nations Security Council

We are proud to present the members of our delegation who will be representing MUN-UPD at USTMUN, engaging in dynamic discussions, advancing well-grounded solutions, and contributing meaningfully to their respective committees 🗣️💪

From Luzon to Visayas ✈️, MUN-UPD bids our Secretary-General, JJ Salazar, a good luck as Chair in the West Visayas Model United Nations!

We hope that delegates under JJ’s committee will inspire debates grounded on current social and geopolitical conflicts and, by the end of the conference, unanimously stand for ethical use of AI and biotechnology.

Jerome Justin Salazar
Chairperson
UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development

Good luck, JJ! MUN-UPD is proud of you. ❤️💚

High cortisol from midterms? 📚😵‍💫 Let MUNercado be your treat! 🍬

As MUN-UPD celebrates its 10th anniversary, UPGG invites you to MUNercado — a vibrant bazaar bringing together the spirit of diplomacy, community, and commerce all under one roof. Whether you’re looking for flowers, anik-anik, or a caffeine fix, you know where to go!

MUNercado Details:
📅 March 24–25, 2026
🕰️ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Dap-ayan, Palma Hall (in front of AS Walk), UP Diliman

This is your sign to take a break. See you there! ✨

Strengthening diplomatic understanding beyond the committee room. 🇲🇾🤝🇵🇭

The delegates of Model United Nations – University of the Philippines Diliman (MUN-UPD) had the honor of visiting the Embassy of Malaysia in the Philippines, gaining insights on diplomacy, international cooperation, and Malaysia–Philippines relations. 🌏✨

The delegation extends its sincerest gratitude to the Malaysian Embassy for their warm welcome, generosity in sharing their expertise, and continued support in inspiring the next generation of diplomats.

Here’s to inspiring the diplomats of tomorrow through the practice of diplomacy today. 🌐

Crossing the bridge to Katipunan, our dais members are ready to be conduits of change at Ateneo Model United Nations 💙🦅

Leadership, diplomacy, and excellence take the chair. We are proud to share that members of our delegation will be serving on the Board of Dais at AMUN XV, where they will facilitate debate, uphold parliamentary procedure, and help shape the discussions that define the conference.

Erin Kimberly Co
Head Chair
UN Habitat

Ariana Lugay
Vice Chair
European Council

Angelica Grace Fuentes
Rapporteur
UN Habitat

Jerome Justin Salazar
Rapporteur
UN Industrial Development Organization

We look forward to seeing them foster collaboration and excellence in the conference☀️🌐

MUN-UPD wishes the best of luck to Erin as she takes the gavel in the upcoming Poveda Model United Nations.

From March 6 to 8, Erin will be leading the change from the podium. As POVMUN explores "Ignition Point: Catalyzing Global Resilience as Tribute to Post-Conflict Recovery," we have full confidence that her leadership will foster a committee where sustainable solutions and rigorous debate will flourish

ERIN KIMBERLY CO
Board of Dais
UNFPA

The floor is yours, and the committee is in excellent hands. We know you’ll command the room with the excellence and integrity of a true Diplomat ng Bayan.

Gavel up and good luck, Erin!

Liberation or Destruction? The Iranian Question

Following the death of Ali Khamenei and the launch of U.S. military operations under Donald J. Trump, the Middle East now stands at the brink of prolonged instability, with millions of civilians, including over 2.4 million Filipinos, caught in the crossfire. As the United Nations Security Council confronts its limits and the Philippine government activates emergency response measures, this moment forces us to confront a deeper truth: global security is no longer guaranteed by diplomacy alone. This article examines the historical roots, political motivations, and human consequences of a conflict that may redefine not only the Middle East, but the future of international order itself.

📰 Read the article here: www.mun-upd.org/post/liberation-or-destruction-the-iranian-question

That’s a wrap! 🌐✨

MUN-UPD thanks everyone who joined us in “Navigating Our Digital Future, Together? Charting Artificial Intelligence in the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairship.”

The future is digital. Accountability must be sought. The dialogue starts here.

Photos from the event below ⬇️

“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.”

Forty years after EDSA, the struggle for democracy continues. As we honor the courage that toppled the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos, we are reminded that People Power was never just a moment, but an enduring responsibility. We at MUN-UPD stand firm in defending human rights, confronting historical distortion, and upholding democracy, not only in remembrance of EDSA, but in active solidarity with all who continue to fight for justice today.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/MUNUPD_EDSA40

Power evolves. So must accountability. 🌪️🤖

With the Philippines taking on the ASEAN 2026 Chairship, conversations on artificial intelligence are no longer optional, they’re urgent.

MUN-UPD’s ACLE, with the theme: “Navigating Our Digital Future, Together? Charting Artificial Intelligence in the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairship,” examines the stakes of AI governance in Southeast Asia. Meet the speakers shaping this critical conversation:

ASEAN Engr. Allan S. Cabanlong
President and CEO, ASCRIBE CyberSecurity Consulting Inc.

Mr. Dominic Xavier M. Imperial
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of ASEAN Affairs

Be part of the dialogue that will define our shared digital future. 🌏

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