Marcos assures PH will remain on the path of peace
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday assured that the Philippines will remain on the “path of peace,” emphasizing the diplomatic ties forged with other countries.
Marcos made this pronouncement during the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Manila at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Taguig City.
“The Philippines, deeply familiar with the atrocities brought about by war between and among nations, has always chosen the path of peace, and I can assure all of you that we will continue to do so,” Marcos said in his speech.
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“Through diplomacy, dialogue, and cooperation, we have successfully maintained a region that is peaceful, stable, and prosperous,” Marcos added.
He also said that the country will continue to work with allies in bridging international understanding and relations.
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Article continues after this advertisementFurther, the President extended his gratitude to the alliance with the United States, adding that the relationship of the two countries is anchored on “peace, democracy, fairness, social progress, and justice.”
“Our two nations are committed to the preservation and enhancement of national security, the attainment of economic prosperity, and the promotion of the rights and wellbeing of our people,” he said.
In December 7, 1941, Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The following day, Clark Field in Pampanga, was bombed signaling the invasion of the Philippines. In February 1945, the Battle of Manila to liberate it from the Japanese occupation killed over 100,000 people.
