Universal message of love, hope, gratitude
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos worldwide to reflect on the deeper significance of Christmas as he emphasized its universal message of hope, gratitude, and love.
“I am one with the Filipino people across the globe in celebrating the festive and holy day of Christmas,” Mr. Marcos said in his Christmas message.
“This occasion is a crucial part of our deeply held beliefs… [and] makes both the celebration and significance of Christmas transcend the constraints of religion, extending its invitation of joy and thanksgiving to everyone,” he added.
President Marcos encouraged Filipinos to use the holiday season as an opportunity to reconnect with loved ones, reflect on life’s true meaning, and foster stronger relationships.
Aligning the season’s spirit with his administration’s vision of a “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines), he urged Filipinos to emulate the light of the Christmas story, spreading hope and unity as a way of building a brighter future.
“Let us then emulate the light that led the wise men to meet the infant in the manger so others may see and experience the hope that the Lord Almighty freely offers to us all,” he said.
