In celebration of Mother’s Day, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday confirmed appreciation and paid tribute to moms’ sacrifices and unconditional love, and the way they educate kids to make the world a greater place.
“I wish each and every mum a day full of the love, happiness, and appreciation they deserve. Happy Mother’s Day!” Marcos wrote on Instagram, posting a photograph of his spouse, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, his mom Imelda Marcos, and sisters Imee, Irene, and Aimee.
In her message, Duterte cited the selflessness of moms and the way their love evokes kids to dream and pursue their goals.
“Everything that mothers do reminds us what it is to be selfless. They ask for so little and yet they give so much,” she stated.
“Their sacrifices and unconditional love have molded us to become the persons that we are today and what we will become in the future — inspiring us to dream and encouraging us to pursue these dreams,” she added.
Duterte additionally underscored the efforts of those that have taken the roles of being moms of kids exterior of their very own houses or in communities.
She additionally stated that the moms’ work helps maintain the values of the Filipino society.
“May this day serve as an affirmation of the great work that our mothers unfailingly commit to teaching our children to be good, be present when others need them, and, in doing so, sustain the values that make up the fiber of our Filipino society — faith, optimism, resilience, resourcefulness, and generosity of spirit,” Duterte stated. —KG, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
