President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is scheduled to travel to New York City next month for a series of high-level engagements at the United Nations (UN), Malacañang announced on Monday.
The working visit, set for March 8 to 11, will focus on gender equality and multilateral cooperation. According to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, the President will participate in the opening of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
The CSW is the primary global intergovernmental body dedicated exclusively to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women.
The Philippines recently secured a seat on the UNCSW for the 2025–2029 term, following its successful chairship of the body’s 68th session.
In addition to the commission meeting, President Marcos is slated to deliver a message during a special session of the UN General Assembly.
Castro noted that the address aims to highlight the Philippines’ active commitment to multilateralism and global diplomacy.
The President’s itinerary also includes bilateral meetings with UN officials to discuss and strengthen partnerships on international development and shared global challenges.
The visit marks another step in the administration’s efforts to bolster the Philippines’ presence on the international stage and advocate for national interests within the UN framework.