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In line with its commitment to transparency and accountability, the United Nations in the Philippines presented its key 2025 achievements, as well as its 2026 priorities and ongoing work, in a dialogue with representatives of Member States. The meeting, held on 6 May, was attended by 44 missions, including 23 ambassadors. The dialogue provided a snapshot of key results of United Nations work in the Philippines in support of national sustainable development priorities in the areas of human capital development, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and environmental sustainability. United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Philippines, Mr. Arnaud Peral, shared that despite global funding challenges and constraints, the United Nations’ work in the country remained impactful and at scale. In 2025, the delivery reached US$189 million, representing a 40 percent increase compared to the previous year. This was only possible through diversified support from partners, as well as strong trust and collaboration with the Government.“In the Philippines, the United Nations is upgrading its work; we call this UN 2.0,” said Mr. Peral. “Our focus is increasingly on systems transformation, moving beyond individual projects toward integrated, policy-driven, and investment-ready solutions. This means combining governance, climate, social protection, legal frameworks, and financing approaches to respond to complex and interlinked challenges.” A continued emphasis on demand-driven and scaled solutions has strengthened the implementation of the Philippines 2024-2028 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, which serves as the blueprint for joint action between the United Nations and the Philippines.“We will continue to partner with the United Nations, with a specific focus on programmes aligned with national priorities, scaling initiatives that demonstrate clear and measurable impact, and projects that ensure development reaches all regions of the country,” said Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Maria Andrelita Austria.