Topic: 2026 – Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Philippines
Delegate Name: Liam Roe
Committee: DISEC
Topic: Proliferation of Ballistic Missiles
Country: Philippines
Honorable chair and distinguished delegates it had come to the attention of the Republic of the Philippines that ballistic missiles are used across the globe for unnecessary reasons.
Ballistic missiles have loomed over countries since the end of World War 2. Since this, ballistic missiles have only got more advanced with range and destructiveness. Ballistic missiles are rocket propelled, with self guided weapon systems that follow a set trajectory to strike the target. Payloads today range from simple explosives to destructive nuclear bombs. With these advancements millions of civilians are in danger. Ballistic missiles are more pronounced in the middle east and east Asia. Both regions use ballistic missiles for military and political reasons. Many events have happened since these missiles were created in 1942, the most important to have a call for the proliferation was the cold war and more recent events in the middle east.
The Republic of the Philippines is very concerned and denounces the recent missile launches performed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. These actions undermine economic progress, peace, and stability in the indo-pacific region. Ballistic missiles affect the Philippines by raising regional tensions with countries able to strike strategic locations from long distances. This pushes the Republic of the Philippines towards stronger alliances and pro-disarmament policies due to the lack of their own missiles. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has hosted many seminars that bring representatives from Indo-Pacific Nations, international organizations, and experts to address the pressing challenges posed by the proliferation of ballistic missiles in Asia. The discussions at the most recent seminar were framed within the context of the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC), a vital multilateral mechanism that fosters transparency.
The Republic of the Philippines will remove all US ballistic missiles from the country if China halts its aggressive behavior in the south China sea. In terms of treaties, the US and Republic of the Philippines signed a treaty titled the mutual defense treaty (MDT) in 1951. The Philippines is currently undertaking an ambitious 15-year military modernization program, which will continue through 2027. This plan will cost roughly $40 billion dollars. This program aims to address shortfalls in the Philippines defense capabilities.
Overall, the Philippines emphasizes the importance of deepening cooperation among Member States to address ballistic missile proliferation through practical, confidence‑building measures. This includes expanding information‑sharing mechanisms, encouraging broader participation in existing non‑binding regimes, and exploring pathways toward future legally binding commitments that improve global security. The Republic of the Philippines would verify ballistic missile disarmament by relying on international monitoring, UN reporting requirements, and transparency measures rather than domestic inspections. As a non‑missile state, it supports tools like satellite monitoring, shared launch notifications, and UN‑authorized inspections, while promoting ASEAN confidence‑building measures. By combining global oversight with regional cooperation and strong export controls, the Philippines would help ensure that missile disarmament is transparent, credible, and enforceable. The Philippines stand ready to work with all delegations, regional partners, and UN bodies to advance dialogue, reinforce transparency, and promote a safer international environment.
