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Respect electoral process, Palace tells candidates
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to exercise their right to vote and choose leaders with integrity and the capacity to serve the country.
He emphasized that voting is a civic duty and an opportunity for citizens' voices and dreams for the nation to be heard.
Marcos acknowledged that diversity of beliefs is the essence of democracy.
However, he cautioned against letting differing opinions escalate into violence, stating that the nation's future should be fought for through the ballot, not on the streets.
He also urged candidates to respect the election process and ensure a peaceful and orderly election.
The Palace declared May 12, the election day, a special non-working holiday.
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