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Helen Flores - The Philippine Star
March 7, 2026 | 12:00am
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Bongbong Marcos / Facebook Page
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos will call for peace, protection of civilians and respect for international law across the Middle East during his address before the United Nations in New York next week.
At a pre-departure briefing at Malacañang yesterday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson Angelica Escalona underscored the significance of the President’s visit to the UN on March 9 to 10.
Marcos will speak at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women and a special session of the UN General Assembly.
He will also hold a meeting with UN Secretary General António Guterres.
“The UN is the most appropriate venue for our President to call for peace in the Middle East and the safety of all civilians, especially our countrymen,” Escalona said in Filipino.
“In fact, in two meetings, the President will offer a voice from our region, from developing countries and call for restraint, respect for international law including the UN charter and humanitarian law and for all concerned to return to the negotiating table for peace,” the DFA official said.
Marcos is scheduled to leave for the US on Sunday. This is his sixth visit to the country since assuming office in 2022.
The President will be accompanied by First Lady Liza Marcos, Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro; Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac; Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. and Presidential Communications Secretary Dave Gomez, among other government officials.
