Back from US trip, Marcos cites high-level meetings in New York

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March 12, 2026 | 10:54am

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has returned to the Philippines after a “productive working visit” in New York, United States. 

Marcos’ plane landed in the Philippines on Wednesday night, March 11. 

In his arrival statement, Marcos recounted addressing United Nations (UN) member states where he stressed the importance of rule of law, multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes. 

The president urged international leaders to choose dialogue over division. 

“I also spoke about the intertwined destiny of the Philippines and the United Nations, our shared values and principles, and the need to unite in addressing the humanitarian crises around the world,” Marcos said.  

“I reiterated our request for support for the Philippines candidature for a non-permanent seat to the UN Security Council for the term 2027 to 2028, highlighting that the Philippines offers a voice from the Indo-Pacific, from developing countries, climate-vulnerable nations, and from middle-income countries and our commitment to South-South cooperation,” he added. 

Activities in New York. Reporting on the president's agenda in the United States, Malacañang earlier said he met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss the country’s pursuit for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council.

He stressed, however, that the bid it was not just meant to advance Manila's claims over the West Philippine Sea, in opposition to China, a permanent member of the security council.

During the working visit, Marcos also spoke before the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women with a message of unity to confront violence against women. 

Marcos also had several meetings on the sidelines of the assembly, including a discussion with senior leaders of JPMorgan.  

“JPMorgan also provided insights on the rapid advancements in AI and emphasized the growing need for governments and institutions to prepare for the transformative effects of AI on economics, industry and labor markets,” Marcos said. 

The president similarly met with a US Medical Glove company, tackling plans to build a manufacturing facility in the Philippines that could generate up to 2,000 jobs. 

“It will also allow us to produce essential medical supplies locally and to open new opportunities for Filipino workers in the growing global medical manufacturing industry,” Marcos said.