President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to embrace a reflective and growth-oriented mindset as they enter the new year.
In his New Year’s Day message, Marcos Jr. described the occasion as an opportunity “to learn from the lessons of the past and apply the wisdom gained to better oneself.”
“It is our desire for our citizens to embrace this outlook and adopt an introspective and growth-focused mindset that balances the realities of yesterday a n d the promises of tomorrow,” he said.
The President acknowledged the challenges of the past year but highlighted the resilience Filipinos demonstrated in overcoming them.
“Reflecting on the resilience we have shown in overcoming them, it is crucial for our progress to esteem such moments as hallmarks of the extraordinary strength we gain through solidarity and perseverance,” according to him.
Marcos Jr. encouraged the public to look ahead with renewed hope, using past experiences as a guide “into building a future filled with promise and purpose.”
“Let us draw inspiration from the innumerable acts of courage, compassion, and bayanihan that we have witnessed in the face of adversity. Only then can we fortify the bonds that connect us, truly rebuild what has been lost, and realize a Bagong Pilipinas where dreams flourish and every Filipino thrives,” he said.IMT
