We salute Filipino women, past and present, this #InternationalWomensDay.
In our Bagong Pilipinas, we prioritize women's education and economic empowerment. We are committed to ending violence against women and promoting their leadership roles in every sector.
As we make space for women and champion their rights, we will see a world that is not only stronger and more progressive but also deeply rooted in equity and compassion for all.
I join the nation in offering our deepest sympathies to the families of the two Filipino seafarers who perished in the Houthi attack on True Confidence.
The government is in constant contact with their families, and we will spare no effort in bringing their remains home.
The 13 surviving Filipino seafarers, including the three who were injured during the attack, are now safely in Djibouti and are being assisted by our Embassy in Cairo to return safely home as soon as possible.
I have instructed the DFA, DMW-OWWA, DOH, and DSWD to provide assistance to the seafarers and their families.
The Philippines joins global calls for the end to this conflict and for full respect for the principle of freedom of navigation.
We remain firmly committed to the safety and welfare of our seafarers and overseas Filipino workers in the region.
Over the course of these past days, I have met with and spoken to our country’s National Security and Defense leadership. They have made their considered recommendations and, through exhaustive consultations, I have given them my directives.
I have also been in constant communication with representatives of relevant allies, partners, and friends in the international community.
They have offered to help us on what the Philippines requires to protect and secure our Sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction while ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-pacific.
I have given them our requirements and we have been assured that they will be addressed.
Over the succeeding weeks there shall be, implemented by the relevant national government agencies and instrumentalities, a response and countermeasure package that is proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable in the face of the open, unabating, and illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks by agents of the China Coast Guard and the Chinese Maritime Militia.
We seek no conflict with any nation, more so nations that purport and claim to be our friends but we will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience.
Filipinos do not yield.
@bongbongmarcos President Marcos Jr., we commend you for your dedication to our nation. We stand behind you and your efforts to advance our country. Your actions always prioritize the well-being of our nation.
Salute to you Mr. President.
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Di mo nga matukoy kung san mo nakuha yan para patunayang ako yan.
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