A day before the country welcomes 2020, President
Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday encouraged all Filipinos to seek improvements and aim
for a better life this year.
This statement from the President came as he celebrates
with the entire nation and the global community in welcoming the New Year.
"We celebrate this occasion with our loved ones, filled
with gratitude for blessings received in the past and with much optimism for
the wonderful possibilities ahead,” the President said
“While the New Year is indeed a time to reflect on
lessons learned, it is also an opportune time to do better and aim higher,” he
added.
Duterte also believed that “with the guidance and
grace of the Almighty and the enduring spirit of bayanihan (teamwork) and
malasakit (compassion), Filipinos will enjoy a “stronger and brighter future.”
The Chief Executive has renewed the commitment that
his administration would double its efforts to reach its goal of bringing a
comfortable life to the people.
“As this administration enters its fourth year, I am
hopeful that all our policies and programs for the improved welfare of our
citizens and the continued progress of the Philippines will be realized with
the active participation of everyone,” he said.
“Let us begin anew with a stronger commitment in our
shared task of nation-building and ensure that all our development efforts will
be made sustainable and inclusive,” Duterte added.
Earlier, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
also said that the public can expect a more productive and progressive changes this
2020 under the Duterte administration.
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