Marcos wishes goal of better future in PH will give hope, strength to Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sunday wished that the hope of better prospects for Filipinos will give them strength to continue on with their lives.
In his Christmas address to the nation, Marcos said he hopes that in working together, Filipinos can achieve progress and a better future.
“Dalangin ko na ang pangako ng isang maginhawa at magandang kinabukasan ay makapagbigay ng pag-asa sa bawat Pilpino,” he said in a video message.
(I pray that the promise of a comfortable and better future will give hope to every Filipino.)
In his Christmas address to the nation, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hopes the season would inspire Filipinos to keep their trust in God and work together for a brighter future for all.
— Office of the President (@opgovph)
“Manalig po tayo na sa ating pagtutulungan, matutupad natin ang pangakong ito. Higit sa lahat, buksan natin ang ating mga puso sa diwa ng pagkakaisa,” the President added.
Article continues after this advertisement(Let us pray and believe that in working together, we can achieve this goal. And most of all, let us open our hearts to the spirit of unity.)
Marcos also hoped that the joy of Christmas will be a source of strength for Filipinos to continue their work for a better future in the Philippines.
“Nawa’y ang ligaya at saya nitong Pasko ang siyang maging bukal ng lakas upang patuloy tayong magsikap para sa ikabubuti ng ating minamahal na bansang Pilipinas,” he said.
(May the joy of Christmas be a source of strength so that we can continue serving our country.)
In a separate video message, the First Family also gave their Christmas message, urging Filipinos to express gratitude for the blessings they received, such as health, livelihood and family.
They said Filipinos will go far when they are united and helping each other.
“Nasaan mang dako kayo ng mundo, tiyak ko na buhay na buhay ang Paskong Pilipino. Kami ay bumabati sa lahat ng isang maligayang Pasko at manigong bagong taon,” Marcos said.
(Wherever you are in the world, I am sure that the Filipino Christmas is alive. We greet you with a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.)
