1. Philippines in the UNSC Strategy to foster the increase in foreign aid

2. INCREASING FOREIGN AID

5. 1.Repair the damage caused by the Typhoon Megi o Estimated cost: $176 MM 2.Continue the development of services industry without the need of raising taxes

6. Recommendation Push forward Philippines candidacy for a temporary seat in the UNSC Becoming a temporary member of the UNSC: increases the probability of receiving aid Increases the amount of aid received

7. Logic “Bargain” with the permanent members of the UNSC Permanent members value international support = Legitimacy We value economic development “Sell out” our votes  o increase in bilateral aid o Increase international financial institutions’ loans to the Philippines

8. Potential 153 +59% Potential 1.5 +24% 2009 96 US bilateral grants ($ MM) 2009 1.2 Asian DB loans ($ BN) Potential 45 +105% 2009 22 Particip. in IMF progr. (%)

9. Proposal ChinaUnited States