Marcos Jr. urges Filipinos to welcome 2026 with discipline and confidence

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to welcome 2026 with discipline, confidence, and a shared commitment to national progress.

In his New Year's Day message, Marcos called for reflection and renewal, encouraging citizens to learn from the past and move forward.

He emphasized the importance of personal discipline and collective effort in shaping the nation's future.

The president noted that the new year calls on Filipinos to examine how they live with one another and how their choices shape the nation.

Marcos also expressed hope that Filipinos will move forward with a clearer understanding of their role in each other's lives and a renewed commitment to building a future shaped by the strength of their will and the clarity of their collective purpose.

The President also committed that the government will be relentless in pursuing a Bagong Pilipinas that nurtures unity, fosters compassion, and showcases the greatness of the Filipino people.

The year 2025 saw the Marcos administration dealing with political tensions arising from major developments, including the arrest and detention of former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court in The Hague over alleged crimes against humanity, the efforts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte and the President's directive to probe ghost and substandard flood control projects.