President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has called for a fair international system, as he hopes to end the incidents of hate and racism against Asians.

In his speech during the high-level general debate at the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, Oct. 21 (Manila Time), Marcos said a fair system is for all people, not only for all the states.

“This system must work for the most vulnerable, especially the marginalized, migrants and refugees. The world has witnessed the enduring contribution of migrants in the fight against this pandemic,” he asserted.

He cited the joint program of the Philippines and the United Nations on human rights as an example of a constructive approach that puts people and not politics at the center of work.

“It provides a model for revitalizing the structures that facilitate solidarity between the United Nations and a sovereign duty-bearer,” Marcos said.

Filipinos living in the US have reportedly been experiencing a series of Asian racist attacks. In August, the Philippine Consulate in New York reminded Filipinos in the US to be vigilant after a 74-year-old Filipina was assaulted unprovoked.

Marcos was the first head of state who delivered a speech in the high-level general debate, marking his world debut. Aside from calling for solidarity, he also spoke about the issues of climate change and called for a united effort.

Earlier, Marcos visited the Filipino community in New Jersey, USA, and urged them to open businesses and buy properties in the country.

He also spoke at New York Stock Exchange Economic Forum and enticed American business tycoons to invest in the country to help boost the economy.