Assalamu Alaykum Warakmatullahi Wabarakatuh!

Madayaw ug maayong adlaw kaninyong tanan.

Magandang araw sa inyong lahat.

I join all the Catholic faithful in the solemn remembrance of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

The enduring faith and steadfast joy exemplified by the Blessed Virgin Mary demonstrates an example of unwavering love that remains dauntless in the face of challenges and tribulations.

We are encouraged today to live up to her virtues of compassion, empathy, and generosity which underscored the resilience she exemplified in the face of loss and sorrow.

May the solemn observance of this day invite us all to join hands in prayer as we extend a helping hand to the needy, show mercy to those who are facing injustices, and extend love and kindness to our kababayan in the underserved and unserved communities.

Let us be guided by our resilience that is rooted in faith in every trying time as we look forward with profound hope and optimism to a better future for every Filipino.

A blessed observance of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception to all.

Happy Fiesta!

Ang lahat ng ginagawa natin ay para sa Diyos, sa Bayan, at sa bawat Pamilyang Pilipino.

Shukran. SARA Z. DUTERTE Vice President of the Philippines