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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaking to Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates on March 6, 2026.
Presidential Communications Office / Released
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday, March 8, departed the Philippines for a working visit to the United States.
In a message to reporters, the Presidential Communications Office said Marcos left the country at 10:22 a.m.
During his trip, Marcos will be in New York from March 9 to 10 for engagements at the United Nations (UN), where he is expected to urge parties to negotiate and respect international law amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East due to tensions between the United States and Iran, according to Foreign Affairs spokesperson Angelica Escalona on March 6.
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.
Oil prices are also expected to rise next week following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the global oil supply passes.
