President Marcos encouraged the people of Cebu City, who are currently celebrating the annual Sinulog Festival, to translate their faith into action so they may spread the messages of hope, love, and joy to others.
Malacañang released his message Sunday morning, Jan. 21, as the Catholic faithful in Cebu City joined weekend processions to show their devotion to the Holy Child, Señor Santo Niño, in one of the grandest and most colorful festivities in the Philippines.
“Through this occasion, we see patrons from all walks of life express their profound gratitude for the miracles, blessings, and countless deliverances bestowed upon them over the past year and pray for good health, protection, and prosperity in the year ahead,” President Marcos told the Cebuanos.
“As you revel with pride and joy on this special day, I hope that you will remain ever united in spurring the socioeconomic growth of your city and in further developing the thriving industries of Cebu,” he added.
President Marcos also urged the Santo Niño devotees to “always pray for spiritual strength and fortitude to overcome whatever challenges and difficulties that may lie ahead.” He also asked them to work together with his administration in maximizing opportunities this new year.
“Guided by our faith and inspired by the bayanihan spirit, let us remain ever conscious of the responsibilities we all bear as Catholics and citizens of our country, so that we may reach our shared destiny of a Bagong Pilipinas that opens a better and more abundant life for all Filipinos,” his message concluded.
