Various lawmakers took turns to greet President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, his 65th birthday, wishing him good health and success in the “toughest job.”
Construction Workers Solidarity (CWS) Party-list Rep. Edwin Gardiola said that construction workers around the country, while busy with their work, are also thinking about the President and his family as he celebrates his birthday.
“We have much work ahead. More roads, bridges, homes, and communities to build. Our contribution is our labor while your part is to make the government work well for us and all of the Filipino people,” he added in a statement.
“While construction workers labor quietly, they hope your government and its agencies will serve them well, especially in our times of need.”
Ang Probinsyano Party-list Rep. Alfred Delos Santos reminded the President of the “immense trust” given that the 31 million Filipinos who voted for him triggered the biggest mandate given to an elected official.
“With the immense trust and mandate from the people come great responsibility and duty. To your efforts, I contribute my public service and support,” he said in a separate statement, adding that constituents of the party-list placed their “hopes and dreams” on Marcos’ hands when they supported his presidential bid.
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“Many of them waited for your return to Malacañang, hoping and aspiring to transition out of poverty, and onwards to a comfortable life with much less of the economic struggles and social discord that affect their families,” Delos Santos said.
Pangasinan 3rd Rep. Rachel Arenas took to Facebook to greet the President.
“May God continue to bless you with strength, wisdom, grace, and good health! Happy Birthday, mahal na Pangulo (our beloved President)! (red and green heart emojis and Philippine flag emoji),” she posted.
Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th District Rep. Ralph Recto also wished the President “health, hope and happiness.”
“At an age when people retire, he is just getting started in the toughest job he has saved for last,” his statement read.
“The presidency is hard labor that requires great health, (a) sharp mind and a kind heart. May he have all of these so the greatness he dreams for the country which is what the people want for themselves would come true,” he added.