United Nations celebrates 59th anniversary today.(Main News) From: Manila Bulletin | Date: October 24, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: DAVID CAGAHASTIAN

The Philippines joins 190 other countries in celebrating the 59th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) today, vowing to promote the world bodys goals of ensuring peace and security, protection of human rights and eradication of poverty.

This developed as UN Secretary General Kofi Annan yesterday called for significant reforms in the UN to make the world body more responsive to the needs of the international community.

An...