PH calls on nuclear states to support treaty vs weapons of mass destruction

THE Philippines has called on United Nations (UN) member-states that possesses nuclear weapons to join the 121 nations in supporting an agreement that prohibits the use of weapons of mass destruction.

Foreign affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayateno issued the call after signing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, a legally binding agreement, which was adopted by 121 member-state in July.