President Marcos has concluded his working visit in New York, which he described as "very productive" after engaging with the United Nations (UN) to call for peace amidst tensions in the Middle East and campaign for the Philippines' bid for a seat at the UN Security Council.

Marcos and his delegation arrived in Manila late Wednesday, March 11, at exactly 11:29 p.m., Malacañang said.

In his arrival statement released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Thursday morning, the President said his engagements in the UN complement the administration's efforts to bolster the country's bilateral relations with countries around the world.

"It is good to be now already on the tail end of a very productive Working Visit here in New York in the United States with the Philippine delegation," Marcos said before departing New York on Wednesday afternoon.

In concluding his visit to New York, he vowed to continue serving the nation with greater awareness of the new knowledge, methods, and relationships he was able to attain during his two-day working visit.

"Our engagements in the UN and other multilateral fora complement our efforts to enrich bilateral relations with countries around the world. We do as well want to enhance regional solidarity, chiefly through ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)," Marcos said.

Aside from calling for the cessation of tensions in the Middle East and other countries and campaigning for the country's UNSC candidature, the President has also advanced women’s interests and encouraged American investors to invest in the country.

“(On Monday), I delivered the Philippine National Statement at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, where we shared that the nation's true progress is measured by the status and empowerment of its women,” Marcos said.

The President emphasized at the session the importance of education, unity to confront violence against women in all forms, and ensuring women's participation in decision-making in various sectors.

Marcos also reported having a very good discussion with the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, conveying the Philippines' enduring commitment to the UN and multilateralism.

In his address to 193 UN member states at the special session of the UN General Assembly, the President stressed the importance of the rule of law, multilateralism, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.

The Chief Executive reiterated the Philippines' request for a candidature for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the term 2027 to 2028, highlighting that the Philippines could give voice to the Indo-Pacific, including developing countries, climate-vulnerable nations, and middle-income countries.

On the sidelines of the visit, Marcos said he had the opportunity to meet with business leaders and investors. Among those who met with the President were officials of the US Medical Glove company to discuss their plans to build a manufacturing facility in the country. If realized, the project could create more than 2,000 jobs in the Philippines.

Marcos also met with senior leaders at J.P. Morgan to discuss ongoing economic cooperation and the global issues affecting financial markets.

The conversation covered heightened geopolitical tensions and their impact on global oil prices, as well as the broader implications for both advanced and emerging nations.