MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has called on Filipinos to use Easter Sunday in emphasizing the need for compassion, solidarity, and inclusive governance in facing the country’s challenges.
In a statement, the Chief Executive said the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just a symbol of hope but a mandate to uplift the lives of others, especially those “buried in debt, in hunger, and in silence.”
“The triumph of Easter Sunday is not just a celebration filled with hope and aspiration for a better tomorrow, but also a testament to the victory of life over death, hope over despair, and light over darkness,” Marcos said.
“It is a clear and solemn affirmation that challenges are not the end, but the means for the reward that we, too, shall receive, through our faithfulness in doing the will of the Almighty,” he added.
President Marcos also noted that the Resurrection is not just a moment to celebrate, but is also a call to action.
“The risen Christ does not rise alone, He invites us to rise with Him — through policies that heal, through laws that protect, and through governance that leaves no one behind,” Marcos said.
“We must rise — not merely in belief, but in deeds, and not only in prayer, but in action,” he added. “The stone has been rolled away. We are now exposed not just to boundless possibilities, but also to the knowledge that we, too, can make a difference.”
Easter, celebrated by millions of Catholic Filipinos across the country, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It marks the culmination of Holy Week and serves as a time of spiritual renewal and national reflection./PN
