The Philippines failed in its bid to attain a seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member.

Experts say Manila, if elected, would likely use its security council seat to advance regional priorities such as Myanmar, while carefully balancing relations with major powers.

The Philippines wants a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council — the multilateral body’s most powerful body that’s been accused of inaction in a world plunged…