Marcos to Filipinos: Let's build a new Philippines
Manila Times
12 June 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged Filipinos build a Bagong Pilipinas (new Philippines) and achieve a brighter future as he led the commemoration of the country's 126th Independence Day.
"As we celebrate the founding of our nation today, let us dedicate ourselves to the challenging but rewarding task of realizing the full potential of the Filipinos and building a Bagong Pilipinas—one that truly embodies the ideals of a just, progressive, and independent Republic," Marcos said in his message.
He recounted how the Philippine flag first waved freely in Kawit, Cavite.
"It heralded the birth of the Philippines and declared to the world our untiring resolve to chart our own destiny as a sovereign nation," he said.
The chief executive pointed out that true freedom could be witnessed among ordinary Filipinos who face and overcome their day-to-day challenges.
"While the times may be different, our struggles remain the same. We continue to witness the true spirit of freedom in every Filipino who fights fairly in their day-to-day lives," he said.
"We see it in the resilience of our farmers and fisherfolk as they provide us sustenance. We see it in the dedication of our teachers as they nurture the minds of the future generation. We see it in the tenacity of our soldiers as they protect every inch of our territory, adamant as they are in the certainty that Filipinos do not, and shall never, succumb to oppression," he added.
Marcos urged citizens to not forget the lessons of the past and to remain untiring in fighting for and sustaining the freedom that the country's forefathers sacrificed their lives for.
Marcos joined the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal National Monument in Manila. In the afternoon, he will attend anniversary rites at Rizal Park at 5 p.m., then host an event for dignitaries in Malacañang.
There will be a parade from the Cultural Center of the Philippines grounds to Roxas Boulevard up to the Burnham Green across the Quirino Grandstand.
To cap off the celebration, a free concert of the P-pop girl group BINI will be held after the "Kalayaan Parade."
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