PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. had asked Filipinos to remember and reach out to those who are suffering from solitude, sickness, and poverty this Christmas season.
Marcos made the statement in his Christmas message where he said that the Filipino faithful usually honor the birth of Christ by thanking God through traditions like Simbang Gabi, gift-giving, and feasts with friends and families.
“But more than just a day of celebration, let us be reminded that the true meaning of Christmas lies in the recognition of the season as an opportunity to reach out to those who are suffering from solitude, sickness, and poverty,” he said.
“Indeed, there is no better way for us to share the gift of Christmas than by spreading hope to those who need it the most this holiday season,” he added.
Marcos also urged the Filipinos to fill their hearts with goodwill, kindness, and compassion.
“By doing so, we do not only bring peace, love, and unity, but become living instruments of the timeless adage that God’s work here on earth is truly our own,” Marcos said.
Likewise the President extended his greetings to the Filipinos on Christmas Day.
