President Bongbong Marcos is set to travel to New York next month for a series of high-level United Nations meetings, a move Malacañang says reflects the Philippines’ continued engagement with global partners.
The Palace announced on Monday that Marcos will undertake a working visit to the United States from March 8 to 11. During the trip, he is scheduled to take part in key UN activities that focus on international cooperation and development concerns.
In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President will attend the opening of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which she described as “one of the UN’s principal bodies promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women.” His presence at the session signals the country’s ongoing support for efforts that advance women’s rights on the global stage.
Marcos is also expected to deliver a message at a special session of the UN General Assembly. Castro said this appearance will highlight “the Philippines’ engagement with multilateral platforms,” underscoring the administration’s intention to remain active in international discussions that shape shared policy directions.
Beyond the formal sessions, the President is set to meet with United Nations officials. The Palace said these talks aim to strengthen cooperation on key global and development issues, reflecting the government’s effort to maintain working relationships within the UN system.
The visit comes after the Philippines secured another term in the Commission on the Status of Women. In 2024, the country was reelected as a member of the UNCSW for the 2025–2029 term, following what officials described as a successful chairship during the body’s 68th session.
The upcoming trip places the Philippines back at the center of UN discussions, with Marcos expected to use the platform to reinforce the country’s role in multilateral engagement.
