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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with US President Joe Biden in a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the UN Genral Assembly on September 22, 2022. Office of the Press Secretary handout

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Harlene Delgado

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177277402858020220922-marcos-biden-bilateral-OPS-5.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with US President Joe Biden in a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the UN Genral Assembly on September 22, 2022. Office of the Press Secretary handout/File</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. will call for peace and restraint amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East during his upcoming visit to the United Nations on March 9 to 10, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/3/2/why-did-israel-and-us-attack-iran-1824">Why did Israel and US attack Iran?</a></div><p>Marcos Jr. will embark on a working visit to New York on March 8 to 11, his sixth time to visit the United States since he took office.</p><p>DFA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Angelica Escalona underscored the importance of Marcos’ visit to the UN with the current crisis in the Middle East.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x2W2yrucftI?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>“Ang UN ang pinaka angkop na lugar upang manawagan ang ating Pangulo para sa kapayapaan sa Middle East at sa kaligtasan ng lahat ng mga sibilyan lalo na ng ating mga kababayan,” she said in a pre-departure briefing in Malacañang on Friday, March 6.</p><p>“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,” Escalona added.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>OTHER MEETINGS</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Marcos Jr. will also speak at the 70th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women where he will highlight the Philippine&#x27;s commitment to &quot;promote, advance and protect the rights and well-being of women and girls.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/3/2/melania-trump-to-chair-un-security-council-as-iran-war-rages-1251">Melania Trump to chair UN Security Council as Iran war rages</a></div><p>The President will also speak at a special session of the UN General Assembly and will meet with UN Secretary General António Guterres to discuss the Middle East situation.</p><p>There, he will also seek support for the Philippine&#x27;s bid for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council.</p><p>Escalona emphasized the importance for the country to secure a seat in the Council as it gives the Philippines &quot;power&quot; and &quot;voice&quot; on global safety and security issues.  </p><p>“Importante po ang mga usaping ito para sa mga Pilipino at mga mamamayan mula sa mga developing countries. May impact po ito sa ating sovereignty, maritime security, sa global economy at sa safety ng ating overseas Filipino workers,” the DFA official noted.</p><p>Asked if Marcos Jr. will also raise concerns regarding the South China Sea and other regional issues, Escalona responded: “I cannot preempt what the President will say but definitely pag-uusapan po ang international developments, regional developments, at iyong mga bagay na makakaapekto sa ating mga mamamayan.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>NO TRUMP MEETING </strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772774239159Screen Shot 2026-03-06 at 1.17.04 PM.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets  with U.S. President Donald J. at the White House in Washington D.C., USA on July 22, 2025. Presidential Communications Office</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Aside from Guterres, Marcos Jr. is not expected to meet with other world leaders during his working visit, including US President Donald Trump.</p><p>A meeting with the Filipino community is also not included in his schedule, according to Escalona.</p><p>Joining Marcos are First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Carlito Galvez Jr., and Presidential Communications Office acting Secretary Dave Gomez, among others. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS</strong></div><div><strong><br/><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V7cbQdSRwVw?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gwN_OOzx-MM?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K7c8HwBwF5A?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bXc1lw5Jmss?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. will embark on a working visit to New York on March 8 to 11, his sixth time to visit the United States since he took office.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. will embark on a working visit to New York on March 8 to 11, his sixth time to visit the United States since he took office.

Marcos to call for peace in Middle East during UN visit next week—DFA

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Marcos to call for peace in Middle East during UN visit next week—DFA

Harlene Delgado,

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Published Mar 06, 2026 01:25 PM PHT

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Updated Mar 06, 2026 01:34 PM PHT

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