Marcos back from New YorkMANILA, Philippines — President Marcos arrived from what he described as a “very productive” visit to New York, which saw him call for peaceful resolution of disputes, promote the Philippines’ bid for the United Nations Security Council and sell the country as an investment destination. The plane carrying Marcos and his delegation arrived on Wednesday at 11:29 p.m., officially ending the President’s 41st foreign trip since assuming office in 2022. Marcos said his engagements in the UN and other multilateral fora complement ongoing efforts to enrich bilateral relations with countries around the world. “As we end our visit to New York, we will continue to serve our nation with new knowledge, methods and the partnerships we (forged) while we are here,” he added. During the visit, Marcos delivered the Philippines’ national statement at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women and argued that a nation’s true progress is gauged by the empowerment and status of its women.

Source: Philippine Star March 12, 2026 16:35 UTC