Welcoming the Season of Love with Open Hearts

As we step into the season of love again, let's not merely confine our celebrations to romantic exchanges of flowers and chocolates. Instead, let's expand our hearts to encompass love for our nation as well.

This time of year presents us with an incredible opportunity to unify as a country, promoting an atmosphere of mutual understanding and cooperation. If we face our national challenges with an attitude of love, compassion, and unity, we create a hospitable environment for dialogue, cooperation, and breakthrough solutions.

Our profound love for our country should propel us to take an active role in our civic responsibilities, contribute to the health of our communities, and tirelessly work towards a brighter future for our children.

May love serve as the driving force that inspires us to establish a nation rooted in justice, equality, and compassion.

Above all, let our love for our beloved Philippines motivate us in our collective efforts towards a brighter, more inclusive future.

Bilang isang anak, asawa, ina at makabayang Pilipino, hangad ko na ang pagmamahal sa ating bansa ang manaig at patuloy tayong magkaisa ano mang pagsubok ang ating harapin.

Shukran.

Sara Z. Duterte Vice President of the Philippines Secretary of the Department of Education