President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos host Pamaskong Handog Para sa OFW Family at Heroes Hall, Malacañan Palace, on December 17, 2024, to honor overseas Filipino Workers. Yummie Dingding, PPA pool

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos host Pamaskong Handog Para sa OFW Family at Heroes Hall, Malacañan Palace, on December 17, 2024, to honor overseas Filipino Workers. The President awards certificates of recognition to outstanding OFWs and leads the turnover of housing units under the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. Yummie Dingding, PPA pool

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Pia Gutierrez

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173561907171420241217-bbm-ofw-pamaskong-handog-PPA-6.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos host Pamaskong Handog Para sa OFW Family at Heroes Hall, Malacañan Palace, on December 17, 2024, to honor overseas Filipino Workers. Yummie Dingding, PPA pool"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos host Pamaskong Handog Para sa OFW Family at Heroes Hall, Malacañan Palace, on December 17, 2024, to honor overseas Filipino Workers. <em>Yummie Dingding, PPA pool</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr called on Filipinos to draw guidance and inspiration from the shared struggles and triumphs of 2024 as the country ushers in the New Year.</p><p>&quot;Brimming with well-wishes and resolutions, this occasion is widely heralded as an opportunity to learn from the lessons of the past and apply the wisdom gained to better oneself,&quot; the President said in his New Year’s Day message.</p><p>&quot;It is our desire for our citizens to embrace this outlook and adopt an introspective and growth-focused mindset that balances the realities of yesterday and the promises of tomorrow.&quot;</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2024/12/30/marcos-signs-2025-national-budget-1027">READ: Marcos signs 2025 national budget</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/30/marcos-leads-commemoration-of-128th-rizal-day-1408">READ: Marcos leads commemoration of 128th Rizal Day</a></div><p>The Philippine leader reflected on the many disasters and calamities that the nation faced in the previous year, as well as the countless acts of bravery, compassion, and unity displayed by Filipinos during difficult times. </p><p>He expressed hope that the lessons and experiences gained through adversity will be able to guide the nation toward creating a future full of hope and purpose.</p><p>&quot;Let us draw inspiration from the innumerable acts of courage, compassion, and bayanihan that we have witnessed in the face of adversity. Only then can we fortify the bonds that connect us, truly rebuild what has been lost, and realize a Bagong Pilipinas where dreams flourish and every Filipino thrives,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr called on Filipinos to draw guidance and inspiration from the shared struggles and triumphs of 2024 as the country ushers in the New Year.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr called on Filipinos to draw guidance and inspiration from the shared struggles and triumphs of 2024 as the country ushers in the New Year.

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Marcos Jr calls on Filipinos to draw guidance from struggles, triumphs of 2024 as country ushers in the New Year

Marcos Jr calls on Filipinos to draw guidance from struggles, triumphs of 2024 as country ushers in the New Year

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Published Dec 31, 2024 11:45 PM PHT

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