Marcos celebrates 125th anniversary of First Philippine Republic at Barasoain

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. celebrated the 125th anniversary of the First Philippine Republic at Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan on a significant day for the nation's history and democracy.

During his speech, President Marcos emphasized the importance of unity among Filipinos to achieve progress and called for renewed commitment to preserving democratic values.

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando, Malolos City Mayor Christian Natividad, and National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chairperson Emmanuel Franco Calairo were present during the event.

Speaker Romualdez encouraged Filipinos to uphold democracy both in and outside the country while stressing that Philippine democracy remains vibrant and alive with freedom of expression and elected leaders chosen by the majority.

Governor Fernando highlighted the historical significance of Barasoain Church as the birthplace of the First Republic of the Philippines, where the first Constitution was drafted and standards for an honest government were set.