PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the Filipino people to contribute to the better future of the country as he joins the nation in welcoming the year 2024.

“As a nation, we bid farewell to the challenges and triumphs of the past year and embrace a new dawn of opportunity and hope that heralds another fresh start for all. Indeed, every new beginning allows us to reflect on what we have accomplished, move forward with the lessons we have learned, and reinforce the unity we have forged as a people,” Marcos said in his New Year’s message. 

“As we welcome 2024 with great optimism, I call upon every Filipino from every corner of the world to contribute to the future of our beloved motherland. Let us embody the spirit of solidarity through acts of kindness, volunteerism, and compassion, knowing that each of us is a catalyst for our country’s meaningful social transformation.”

Marcos also expressed delight in welcoming 2024 “as we strengthen our bonds and chart a new roadmap for tomorrow.”

“Let the dream of a revitalized Philippines—a Bagong Pilipinas—guide our every endeavor as we bring forth peace, progress, and prosperity for all,” he said.