By VICE PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE
Assalamu Alaikum! (My beloved countrymen)
Mga minamahal kong kababayan, the birth of Jesus Christ brings us the gift of new beginnings each year and encourages us to be hopeful for our country’s future.
As we welcome the new year, we find strength in our renewed faith and family bonds that has carried us through every challenge. Let the burdens of the past year transform into lessons, a deeper understanding that bridges our divides and awakens our collective spirit.
The teachings of Jesus Christ illuminate our path with enduring messages of peace and solidarity. His trust in divine grace reminds us that our strength lies in our ability to serve others – pakikipagkapwa and bayanihan live within our Filipino hearts.
In 2025, we carry our personal prayers and deepest dreams for our beloved nation. We see these parents working hard for their children’s futures and in communities where neighbors support each other through both good times and bad, living testimonies of Filipino resilience.
In this election year, let us come together to create a Philippines where cooperation transforms confusion into clarity. By focusing on our shared goals as Filipinos, we find grace, healing, and reconciliation.
Together, let us hold steadfast to our commitment to participate actively in shaping our nation's future toward equitable progress.
Maligayang Bagong Taon!
Ang lahat ng ating ginagawa ay para sa Diyos, sa Bayan at sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino.
Shukran