President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday celebrated the start of 2025 with a hopeful message, lauding the country’s diplomatic achievements
NEW YEAR TOAST. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles Brown lead the toast during the vin d’honneur at the Palace on Saturday, January 11, 2025. PPA Pool and economic resilience.
He also announced plans to establish four more foreign service posts in North America, Asia, and the Pacific this year, bringing the country’s total to 102 by the end of 2025. The President likewise reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to an independent foreign policy that promotes peace, cooperation, and adherence to international law.
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