President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr appealed to Filipinos to unite and be solid as a nation in facing the coming challenges this year.
In Marcos’ message to welcome the New Year, he wished to continue working together to achieve the dream of a bright future for all.
The President went on to say that the Bayanihan is alive among the Filipinos, and that is why the progress, despite the obstacles and trials, is what stabilizes and strengthens everyone as a nation.
“I join the entire Filipino nation with hope and optimism in welcoming the New Year. I hope that we will draw strength and inspiration from what truly binds us together — our genuine love for our fellow Filipinos and our country. This is the essence of our call for unity and the impetus for our continued invitation to work together for the realization of our shared inspirations as a people,” said the Chief Executive.
Despite this, Marcos believes that as soon as everyone unites, we will overcome all the challenges and lift the country towards prosperity and order.
In addition, the president also encouraged the people to remain strong and continue to unite with God’s help and guidance toward a better and more prosperous future.
Marcos calls for solid unity this 2023
“As we look forward to a fruitful and hopeful New Year, let us remain steadfast and united as ever as we ask the Almighty’s continued guidance in our journey toward a better, brighter and more prosperous future for our nation,” Marcos insisted.
Meanwhile, President Marcos expressed his condolences on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI this new year.
In Marcos’ message on his social media, he said he was deeply saddened to learn of the death of the Pope at the age of 95 at his home in the Vatican.
It is said that the Philippines joins in praying for the peaceful journey of Pope Benedict’s soul and will also pray for his family.
“We are in deep sorrow upon learning of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI today. The Philippines is one in offering our prayers for the eternal repose of his soul. We keep his loved ones in our prayers,” said Marcos.
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