President Marcos has lauded the Manila Bulletin (MB) for being one of his administration's partners in informing the public and for its contribution to forming a nation with responsible decision-makers.

Marcos said this as the Manila Bulletin marked its 124th anniversary on Friday, Feb. 2.

In his message, the President cited the organization's success despite "challenges of great lengths."

"This anniversary symbolizes your capacity to adjust to changing times. Such character is necessary in this battlefield where disinformation and misinformation are the main adversaries," he said.

According to Marcos, the Manila Bulletin's commitment to journalism excellence has significantly contributed to forming a nation with responsible decision-makers and conscientious citizens.

He likewise thanked MB for working with his administration.

"I would like to thank Manila Bulletin for being this administration's partner, not only in informing the public but also in engaging them in current events, ensuring that everyone is well informed," he said.

With this, President Marcos hoped that the Manila Bulletin would continue delivering accurate and objective information to the public.

"As you look back upon your achievements through the years that have passed, may this remarkable event inspire you to continue playing a great role in shaping public discourse and bringing the Philippines closer to a nation of well-informed citizenry," he said.

"Strive harder— deliver accurate and objective information to our fellow Filipinos here in the Philippines and everywhere else in the world," he added.

The Manila Bulletin was founded by two Americans, Carson C. Taylor and H. G. Farvis. It was first published as the "Daily Bulletin"  as a shipping and commercial publication on Feb. 2, 1990.

The organization was sold to Menzi & Co. and Brig. Gen. Hans M. Menzi in 1957. Dr. Emilio T. Yap, a philanthropist and business tycoon, was elected as the company's director and vice-chairman.

At the beginning of martial law in 1972, only two newspapers were allowed to operate. All other newspapers, including MB, had to apply for permission to publish. After about two months, then-president Ferdinand Marcos allowed MB to continue publishing but under a new name— Bulletin Today.

In 1982, Menzi passed on the ownership to Yap. In 1986, the Bulletin Today was renamed the Manila Bulletin.

In 1990, the Manila Bulletin became the first Filipino newspaper publishing company to be listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange.