WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits New York from September 18 to 24, his third foreign trip as chief executive, headlined by a speech at the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Marcos is set to address the international community for the first time in the wee hours of September 21 (Manila time), or mid-afternoon on September 20 in New York, during the UNGA. He is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of his US visit.
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Marcos rings closing bell at the NYSE
One of Marcos’ first public activities on Monday, September 19, was a fireside chat at the New York Stock Exchange and the honor of ringing the closing bell on the trading floor.
John Tuttle, vice chairman of the NYSE, said Marcos had “clearly… gained the attention of business leaders and investors,” owing to the crowd who had gathered at a hall in the NYSE building ahead of the closing bell ceremony.
Gathered at the trading hub was Marcos’ economic team and delegation, as well as key Filipino business leaders. Among those who attended by NYSE event include Ramon Ang, Lance Gokongwei, Joey Concepcion, and Sabin Aboitiz, who heads Marcos’ Private Sector Advisory Council.
Tuttle characterized the Philippines as one with an “ambitious work force.” He’d later ask Marcos his pitch for US-based businesses and investors.
