President Duterte has urged the citizenry to stand brave and united and be hopeful that there are better days after the challenges the country experienced over the past few years.
Duterte made the statement as he joined Christian Filipinos in the solemn and meaningful celebration of Easter Sunday.
In his message, the President hoped that the occasion would give the public a reason to be thankful.
"May this occasion give us much reason to thank the Almighty and have faith -- in each other and in the Lord -- so that we may stand brave and united in our journey as a people," he said.
"Let us be hopeful of better days ahead even as we continue to work hard for the brighter and more prosperous future that we aspire for ourselves and for future generations," he added.
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The President noted how faith helped Filipinos in the past few years when the country was suffering from the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Throughout the challenges we confronted over the past few years, we remain strong and resilient because we hold firm to the promise of salvation as professed by Jesus Christ," Duterte said.
"The fulfillment of the Resurrection of the Lord, therefore, gives us hope and courage to never falter no matter how overwhelming the odds seemingly are," he added.