Marcos Jr. attends UNGA, to focus on economic recovery and food security

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is in New York for a six-day working visit to attend the 77th United Nations General Assembly, marking his first trip to the US in decades and the first Philippine leader to physically attend the UNGA in eight years.

During his address at the UNGA, Marcos will focus on economic recovery, food security, agricultural productivity, climate change, the rule of law, and the UNCLOS.

While a meeting with US President Joe Biden was initially scheduled, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles clarified that Marcos will not visit the White House, and the meeting with Biden remains uncertain.

Discussions with international leaders are expected to center on strengthening cooperation in food security, agriculture, renewable energy, and climate change adaptation.

Marcos' visit is notable due to an existing contempt judgment against him in the US, though he is expected to receive diplomatic immunity as head of state.

He will be the second speaker of the afternoon session at the General Assembly high-level debates, following Honduras.