Marcos heads to U.S. for U.N. talksPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaking to Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates on March 6, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday, March 8, departed the Philippines for a working visit to the United States. According to Escalona, Marcos is scheduled to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his visit to the U.S. In addition to attending the opening of the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, Marcos is scheduled to address a special session of the UN General Assembly, according to Escalona. On March 7, Marcos directed government agencies to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the potential effects of the ongoing crisis stemming from U.S.-Iran tensions.

Source: Philippine Star March 08, 2026 11:53 UTC