Marcos: Filipinos should fight against oppression

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., reminded every Filipino of their duty to protect the independence being cherished by the country, and to not succumb to threats and challenges.

Marcos Jr., made the statement following the flag raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument, to celebrate the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence. 

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First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos and their sons, Ilocos Norte Representative Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos and William Vincent Marcos were also present.

“Isang karangalan ang mapabilang sa lahing Pilipino na ang mga ninuno ay magiting at nakipaglaban upang maibalik ang kasarinlan at kapayapaan sa ating bansa,” Marcos said in a video message.

“At bilang tagapagmana ng kalayaan na tinatamasa natin ngayon, tungkulin ng bawat isa sa atin na pangalagaan ito at tiyakin na hindi na tayo kailanman magpapatinag sa banta ng pananakot, pananakop at pang-aapi,” he added.

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Marcos asked Filipinos to strengthen their courage, unity, and camaraderie as they face the modern-day challenges.

“Sa pagharap natin sa mga paghamon ng modernong panahon, nawa ay pagtitibayin natin hindi lamang ang ating katapangan, kung hindi na rin ang ating pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan,” the President said.

Likewise, diplomatic officials were also in attendance during the ceremony.

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Among them include Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian and United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson.

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New Philippines

Marcos also said that Filipinos should lead the face of “Bagong Pilipinas,” noting that every citizen could be a hero in his or her own way.

During the ceremony, the “Bagong Pilipinas” hymn was sang and the pledge was recited by the attendees.