(From left) Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vice Mayor Yul Servo (Photo courtesy of Manila City Hall Reporters Association)
MANILA – The top two leaders of the Manila local government extended the capital city’s wishes to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., who is celebrating his 67th birthday on Friday.
Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo led Manilans in wishing the President the best of health, continued strength and wisdom to be able to lead the country until the end of his term.
"Ang tagumpay ng Pangulo ay tagumpay natin lahat kaya suportahan natin siya (The President's success is everyone's success so let's support him)," Lacuna said in a statement.
She also called on everyone to extend their hand of cooperation and remain united under the efforts of the Marcos administration for the country to achieve progress.
"Isang maligaya, mapagpala at makabuluhang kaarawan po sa inyo, Pangulong Marcos, Jr. Dalangin po namin ang inyong patuloy na lakas ng pangangatawan upang patuloy ninyong magampanan ang inyong tungkulin sa bansa at sa milyon-milyong mga Pilipino na umaasa sa inyo (We wish you a happy, blessed and meaningful birthday, President Marcos Jr. We pray for continued strength for you to be able to perform your duties to the country and the millions of Filipinos that rely on you)," she added.
Servo said the leadership in Manila is one with the President in giving priority to those who are less privileged and wished him success in promoting stability and unity in the country.
Both also thanked the President for always including Manila and its residents in the national government's beneficiaries when it comes to social programs. (PNA)
