President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. paid tribute to the late former US President Jimmy Carter, emphasizing his humanitarian work, commitment to universal values, and selfless leadership.
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. paid tribute Monday to the late former US President Jimmy Carter, describing him as a humanitarian who exemplified servant leadership and espoused universal values such as peace, human rights, and compassion for the marginalized. In a statement, the incumbent president lauded Carter for his commitment to addressing global challenges and for living out his principles.
'Jimmy Carter, former president of the United States, was a humanitarian who practiced what he preached: houses for the homeless and human rights for the oppressed,' Mr. Marcos said.Mr. Marcos highlighted Carter's work as a peacemaker and a champion for prosperity in communities burdened by poverty and conflict. 'Guided by his faith, he was a servant leader who pursued peace in places torn by war and prosperity in societies broken by want,' President Marcos said of Carter. President Marcos noted Carter’s dedication to these causes resonates globally, including in the Philippines, where Filipinos hold similar values as the foundation of a 'better, kinder society.' 'These are universal values he (Carter) fought for which are embraced by people everywhere, including Filipinos, as the cornerstone of a better, kinder society they deserve to live in,' he said. President Marcos praised Carter as a model of selfless leadership, driven not by politics or personal gain but by a genuine love for humanity. 'He was a model of the power to do good, with the benefit of public office or bereft of it, driven, not by politics nor personal gain, but by pure love to one’s fellowmen,' the President said. Carter, a global humanitarian icon, passed away on Sunday (Monday in Manila) at the age of 100. He served as US president from 1977 to 1981. The Democrat was known for his commitment to human rights, peacebuilding, and his tireless efforts to improve the lives of the marginalize
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