Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh!

Madayaw ug maayong adlaw sa tanan. Magandang araw sa inyong lahat.

My warmest greetings to the Philippine Army on your 128th Founding Anniversary.

Today, we honor an institution deeply rooted in our nation's history. For generations, the brave men and women of the Philippine Army have shown that the Filipino fighting spirit burns in the hearts of every Filipino—a flame that proves we are a nation of patriots.

Let us remember our fallen soldiers. Their names may be carved in stone, but their spirits live on in the nation they helped build through their sacrifice, courage, and bravery.

They died for us to live in peace.

We thank our veterans for inspiring a new generation of Filipinos to follow their lead and serve the nation.

We thank our soldiers and everyone serving the Philippine Army with integrity, honor, and undying commitment.

May your ranks be filled with courage, your missions guided by honor, and your hearts strengthened by the knowledge that your service inspires future generations.

Through challenges, the Philippine Army will emerge stronger, more respected, and more committed to protecting our people and the Constitution.

Mabuhay ang Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas!

Ang lahat ng ating ginagawa ay para sa Diyos, sa bayan, at sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino.

Shukran.

SARA Z. DUTERTE Vice President of the Philippines