President Marcos will pursue the enhancement of relations with other countries to ensure security and address global issues as well as climate change.
President Marcos Jr declared that in order to achieve stability and progress, his administration will continue working to improve diplomatic ties with its global partners and advocate peace-building initiatives domestically to achieve stability and progress.
Marcos said in his address during the 78th Leyte Landing commemoration in Palo, Leyte,
“As President, I assure you that this administration will always advocate for peace and unity. Domestically, we will strengthen our peace-building efforts, especially in conflict-affected areas.”
“Externally, we will continue to pursue the enhancement of our relations with our neighbors towards ensuring security and addressing global issues such as facilitating post-pandemic growth and addressing climate change,” he added.
In the website of the Office of the Press Secretary, Marcos said his administration would continue supporting initiatives that will not only preserve the country’s historical and cultural sites but also deepen the Filipino people’s sense of national identity and inclusivity.
Marcos emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and its role as an enabler of economic growth and development and also reminded the attendees of the tremendous human and economic cost of conflict.
He added that Second World War had taught the world a lesson that nations can achieve great feats and avoid even greater sufferings if people open their hearts and minds to listen and talk and cooperate for the welfare of all.
He urged its members to keep progressing by building a future where relationships are defined not by circumstances or differences.
“Rather, let our relationships be defined by our shared values and ideals, which are stronger and more enduring,” he said.
The President also honored the courage and heroism demonstrated by Filipino war veterans during World War II, which he said, were instrumental in the peace and freedom that the nation enjoys today.
“I likewise assure that the Philippine Government shall continue to look after the welfare of our war veterans.”
“Although we can never truly repay the price they paid for their gifts of peace and freedom, we can honor their heroism and their memory by continuing the great work they began,” Marcos said.
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