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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he hoped the commemoration of All Saint鈥檚 Day and All Souls鈥� Day (Undas) would remind Filipinos to be 鈥渂etter persons and stewards of our beloved nation.鈥�
Marcos said All Souls鈥� Day is a time for 鈥渞eflection by which we recall the deceased faithful who led lives of honor, sacrifice, and service.鈥�
鈥淭oday, we remember those who paved the way for our present prosperity through their example of faith and love for others,鈥� he added. 鈥淭his is the opportune moment to fortify our bond for the betterment of our spiritual life, not only with the divine but also with one another.鈥�
Meanwhile, Marcos said All Saints鈥� Day reminds people to strive toward 鈥渧irtues that defined the saints with their extraordinary compassion, kindness, and humility.鈥�
He also urged Filipinos to spend time with loved ones, visit their departed, 鈥渙ffer heartfelt prayers for them, and express deep gratitude for their impact on our lives.鈥�
鈥淢ay this remind us of the values that shall endure through us as a nation: faith, resilience, and hope,鈥� the President said.
鈥淩eflecting on our journey in this world, let us strive to live with love and compassion for others, ever seeking the common good, just as the saints and our loved ones did in their time,鈥� he added.