MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on Filipinos both at home and abroad to find inspiration in acts of courage, compassion, and the spirit of bayanihan as the nation enters 2025. In his New Year's message, he highlighted the resilience and solidarity that have helped the country navigate recent challenges and urged citizens to embrace these values moving forward. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos acknowledged the numerous challenges the nation faced, particularly the calamities that disrupted communities and lives. Despite these adversities, he emphasized the importance of resilience, highlighting the strength that Filipinos gain through unity and perseverance. Reflecting on the past year's hardships, Marcos urged the nation to regard these experiences as defining moments of strength. "It is crucial for our progress to esteem such moments as hallmarks of the extraordinary strength we gain through solidarity and perseverance," he stated, encouraging Filipinos to carry t his spirit into the New Year with renewed hope and optimism. The President also called for reflection and personal growth, urging citizens to adopt a mindset that balances learning from the past with embracing future possibilities. He expressed his desire for Filipinos to focus on both personal and collective growth, fostering a community where every individual can thrive. Ultimately, President Marcos aims to inspire a "Bagong Pilipinas," or New Philippines, where dreams can flourish and every Filipino has the opportunity to succeed. He believes that by fortifying the bonds that connect the nation, it is possible to rebuild what has been lost and create a promising future.