(InquirerPh) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. left on Sunday for New York to participate in the 77th United Nations General Assembly.

The President was given departure honors at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 2 and among those present in the ceremony were Vice President Sara Duterte, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, and Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.

The President’s flight departed at around 8 a.m. Upon arrival, he is scheduled to meet with the Filipino community at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Marcos Jr. will be with the First Lady, some Cabinet members and business leaders.

The President is set to speak at the UN high-level debate on Tuesday, Sept. 20, where he is expected to discuss climate change, rule of law, and food security.