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Marcos Returns Home After Productive UN Visit In New York
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is back in the country after what he described as a very productive working visit to New York City, where he pushed for peace in global conflicts, promoted the Philippines on the world stage, and courted potential investors.
The president’s plane touched down in the Philippines at 11:29 p.m. Wednesday, according to Malacañang Palace.
During the trip, Marcos took part in key meetings at the United Nations headquarters, including delivering remarks at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). In his speech, the president highlighted how empowering women is closely tied to a nation’s overall progress.
Marcos stressed that education, unity, and stronger institutions are essential in addressing violence against women and ensuring that more women are involved in decision-making across different sectors.
The president also had a meeting with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, where he reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to the UN and the importance of working together with other nations through multilateral cooperation.
At a special session of the United Nations General Assembly attended by representatives from 193 member states, Marcos underscored the need to uphold the rule of law, multilateralism, and peaceful solutions to global disputes.
Another major agenda for the president was promoting the country’s bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. Marcos said the Philippines could serve as a strong voice for the Indo-Pacific region, developing nations, climate-vulnerable countries, and middle-income economies.
Beyond diplomacy, the trip also focused heavily on economic opportunities.
On the sidelines of the visit, Marcos met with business leaders and investors to highlight the Philippines as a potential investment hub. Among those he met were officials from U.S. Medical Glove Company, which is exploring plans to build a manufacturing facility in the Philippines that could create more than 2,000 jobs.
The president also held discussions with executives from J.P. Morgan, focusing on global economic trends, geopolitical tensions, and how these factors could affect financial markets and oil prices.
With the visit wrapped up, Marcos returns home bringing with him fresh diplomatic commitments and potential investment prospects that could shape the Philippines’ role on the global stage in the coming years.
The president’s plane touched down in the Philippines at 11:29 p.m. Wednesday, according to Malacañang Palace.
During the trip, Marcos took part in key meetings at the United Nations headquarters, including delivering remarks at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). In his speech, the president highlighted how empowering women is closely tied to a nation’s overall progress.
Marcos stressed that education, unity, and stronger institutions are essential in addressing violence against women and ensuring that more women are involved in decision-making across different sectors.
The president also had a meeting with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, where he reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to the UN and the importance of working together with other nations through multilateral cooperation.
At a special session of the United Nations General Assembly attended by representatives from 193 member states, Marcos underscored the need to uphold the rule of law, multilateralism, and peaceful solutions to global disputes.
Another major agenda for the president was promoting the country’s bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. Marcos said the Philippines could serve as a strong voice for the Indo-Pacific region, developing nations, climate-vulnerable countries, and middle-income economies.
Beyond diplomacy, the trip also focused heavily on economic opportunities.
On the sidelines of the visit, Marcos met with business leaders and investors to highlight the Philippines as a potential investment hub. Among those he met were officials from U.S. Medical Glove Company, which is exploring plans to build a manufacturing facility in the Philippines that could create more than 2,000 jobs.
The president also held discussions with executives from J.P. Morgan, focusing on global economic trends, geopolitical tensions, and how these factors could affect financial markets and oil prices.
With the visit wrapped up, Marcos returns home bringing with him fresh diplomatic commitments and potential investment prospects that could shape the Philippines’ role on the global stage in the coming years.
Mar 12, 2026
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