The accomplishments of Ambassador Lauro Baja shortly after assuming the post of Philippine Permanent
Representative to the United Nations was phenomenal and meteoric, to say the least. He, as in his
previous postings, was either a spearheader or mainplayer in various major tasks assigned by the
Philippine Foreign Service. He manifested and still does, the “CAN DO” attitude and thus, continues to
gain appreciations and respects among Members of the United Nations, including those representing the
super-power governments.
Shortly after assuming his post, he was elected Chairman of the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the 58th UN
General Assembly, a main and major committee. Continuing his rise to prominence, Ambassador Baja,
almost single-handedly engineered the election of the Philippines to the Security Council with an
impressive massive vote of 179 out of 181 members present and voting! A unique and extraordinary
achievement for a Filipino, indeed!
In June 2004, he presided over the Security Council and shepherded the unanimous adoption of the
landmark Resolution 1546 which established the political process in Iraq. He received unparalled
recognition of the Security Council for his “outstanding efforts in bringing back unity in the Council and
returning the United Nations to the center of multilateral diplomacy.” In Sept. 2005, he again presided
over the Security Council and organized the Security Council Summit in which President Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo became the first woman leader to do so.
He chaired the 751 Sanctions Committee on Somalia which earned the Ambassador the accolade and
respect of UN Secretary Kofi Annan for his “exceptional and able” chairmanship. He was Vice-Chairman
of the Sanctions Committee on Liberia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He then became Vice
Chairman of the Committee Against the Proliferation of Weapons for Mass Destruction. Ambassador
Baja continued his ascend to prominence by again becoming Chairman of the 1566 Group which was
tasked to suggest practical measures to counter terrorism other than those related to Taliban and Al
Qaeda; and to study the possibility of establishing an international fund for the victims of terrorist acts.
Again, he recently led the Philippines in topping the election to the Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC), garnering 188 votes out of 192 member states. Thus, the Philippines topping an election to a
major organ of the Unied Nations, undoubtedly attributed to the deligent work of Ambassador Baja! To
top it all, he was successful in having the Philippines elected to the Human Rights Council. Currently the
Vice President of the General Assembly, and was designated Acting President of the 61st UN General
Assembly, again, an unparalled achievement in the annal of Philippine diplomacy history! Ambassador
Baja still continues achieving numerous admirable and commendable tasks for the United Nations and
has been receiving accolades and respects beneficial to the Philippines and to the Administration of
President Gloria Arroyo. With the UN only for a short lenght of time, Ambassador Baja received the
coveted “Carlos Romulo United Nations Award” for his remarkable “outstanding performance and
contribution to nation-building which resembles the life of General Carlos P. Romulo as diplomat.” An
honor, indeed, for all Filipinos in the world!
Ambassador Baja is married to the former Norma Castro. They have two children: Maria Elizabeth and
Lauro III. Ambassador Baja was born in Alangilan, Batangas on May 2, 1937. He holds a degree in
jurisprudence and law from the University of the Philippines, and took Foreign Service Course at Oxford
University in England. He began his foreign service career in Manila in 1962 and rose from the ranks as
a carrer diplomat.
The FILIPINO IMAGE Magazine and the PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS are proud and honored of the
selection of Ambassador Lauro Liboon Baja, Jr. as its front cover for its maiden issue. And, we are
honored to present the first “MAN OF ALL SEASONS” Global Award for a Filipino (or Filipina)
exemplifying unparalled and unwavering achievements for the glory and honor of the Filipino people!
(Washington, D.C. • Dec. 15, 2006)
Representative to the United Nations was phenomenal and meteoric, to say the least. He, as in his
previous postings, was either a spearheader or mainplayer in various major tasks assigned by the
Philippine Foreign Service. He manifested and still does, the “CAN DO” attitude and thus, continues to
gain appreciations and respects among Members of the United Nations, including those representing the
super-power governments.
Shortly after assuming his post, he was elected Chairman of the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the 58th UN
General Assembly, a main and major committee. Continuing his rise to prominence, Ambassador Baja,
almost single-handedly engineered the election of the Philippines to the Security Council with an
impressive massive vote of 179 out of 181 members present and voting! A unique and extraordinary
achievement for a Filipino, indeed!
In June 2004, he presided over the Security Council and shepherded the unanimous adoption of the
landmark Resolution 1546 which established the political process in Iraq. He received unparalled
recognition of the Security Council for his “outstanding efforts in bringing back unity in the Council and
returning the United Nations to the center of multilateral diplomacy.” In Sept. 2005, he again presided
over the Security Council and organized the Security Council Summit in which President Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo became the first woman leader to do so.
He chaired the 751 Sanctions Committee on Somalia which earned the Ambassador the accolade and
respect of UN Secretary Kofi Annan for his “exceptional and able” chairmanship. He was Vice-Chairman
of the Sanctions Committee on Liberia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He then became Vice
Chairman of the Committee Against the Proliferation of Weapons for Mass Destruction. Ambassador
Baja continued his ascend to prominence by again becoming Chairman of the 1566 Group which was
tasked to suggest practical measures to counter terrorism other than those related to Taliban and Al
Qaeda; and to study the possibility of establishing an international fund for the victims of terrorist acts.
Again, he recently led the Philippines in topping the election to the Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC), garnering 188 votes out of 192 member states. Thus, the Philippines topping an election to a
major organ of the Unied Nations, undoubtedly attributed to the deligent work of Ambassador Baja! To
top it all, he was successful in having the Philippines elected to the Human Rights Council. Currently the
Vice President of the General Assembly, and was designated Acting President of the 61st UN General
Assembly, again, an unparalled achievement in the annal of Philippine diplomacy history! Ambassador
Baja still continues achieving numerous admirable and commendable tasks for the United Nations and
has been receiving accolades and respects beneficial to the Philippines and to the Administration of
President Gloria Arroyo. With the UN only for a short lenght of time, Ambassador Baja received the
coveted “Carlos Romulo United Nations Award” for his remarkable “outstanding performance and
contribution to nation-building which resembles the life of General Carlos P. Romulo as diplomat.” An
honor, indeed, for all Filipinos in the world!
Ambassador Baja is married to the former Norma Castro. They have two children: Maria Elizabeth and
Lauro III. Ambassador Baja was born in Alangilan, Batangas on May 2, 1937. He holds a degree in
jurisprudence and law from the University of the Philippines, and took Foreign Service Course at Oxford
University in England. He began his foreign service career in Manila in 1962 and rose from the ranks as
a carrer diplomat.
The FILIPINO IMAGE Magazine and the PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS are proud and honored of the
selection of Ambassador Lauro Liboon Baja, Jr. as its front cover for its maiden issue. And, we are
honored to present the first “MAN OF ALL SEASONS” Global Award for a Filipino (or Filipina)
exemplifying unparalled and unwavering achievements for the glory and honor of the Filipino people!
(Washington, D.C. • Dec. 15, 2006)
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| Our Cover Story Ambassador Lauro L. Baja, Jr. “MAN OF ALL SEASONS” BY Nonoy Mendoza Editor & Publisher FILIPINO IMAGE Magazine PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS |
When I was searching for the apropo title for my
article on Ambassador Lauro Liboon Baja, Jr., I
started with the title of the story “A Man of All
Seasons”... nay, I changed my mind for a more
appropriate one ....how about a “A Man of the 21st
Century” ...or, “Man of Destiny” ... finally, I settled on
the first one originally agreed with other “FILIM” (short
for FILIPINO IMAGE Magazine) editors. Indeed,
Ambassador Baja exemplifies the definition of : “A
Diplomat among Diplomats.” A doer less of a talker.
An achiever among achievers. The best among the
bests!
Personally selected by Philippine President Gloria
Macapagl Arroyo because of his vast diplomatic
experiences. Ambassador Baja was chosen to
represent the Philippines to the United Nations and to
oversee Manila’s participation as non-permanent
member of the United Nations Security Council.
article on Ambassador Lauro Liboon Baja, Jr., I
started with the title of the story “A Man of All
Seasons”... nay, I changed my mind for a more
appropriate one ....how about a “A Man of the 21st
Century” ...or, “Man of Destiny” ... finally, I settled on
the first one originally agreed with other “FILIM” (short
for FILIPINO IMAGE Magazine) editors. Indeed,
Ambassador Baja exemplifies the definition of : “A
Diplomat among Diplomats.” A doer less of a talker.
An achiever among achievers. The best among the
bests!
Personally selected by Philippine President Gloria
Macapagl Arroyo because of his vast diplomatic
experiences. Ambassador Baja was chosen to
represent the Philippines to the United Nations and to
oversee Manila’s participation as non-permanent
member of the United Nations Security Council.
| AMBASSADOR LAURO LIBOON BAJA, JR. Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations |
Ambassador Lauro Baja and his charming wife Norma, a recent recepient awardee of Chicago’s Hall of Fame.
Ambassador Baja with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Prime Minister Tony Blair.
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