PBBM leads commemoration of his father's 106th birth anniversary

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00:00 President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. headed back north to his neck of the woods to

00:04 soak in the solemnity of today's occasion. Our Kenneth Pochente on the

00:08 president pushing back on lavish and extravagant celebrations for his

00:12 father's birthday and urging believers and followers of his dad to live out

00:17 and put into action the legacies he left behind.

00:20 After the mass at Immaculate Conception Parish in Batac City, President

00:26 Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. offered flowers at his father's monument in celebration

00:31 of his 106th birthday.

00:33 For the peace and order that he fought and stood for, the

00:36 development that he inspired our own citizens to build, and the dreams that he

00:41 left in the hearts of many, he remains a true Filipino and Ilocano icon whose

00:48 exceptional mind matched the nation-loving spirit that he possessed

00:52 and that he demonstrated. So as we remember and pay tribute to his memory,

00:58 let this gathering serve as a testament to the unwavering pursuit of

01:03 unity that he so passionately espoused for our people.

01:07 But according to the president, no need for extravagance or lavishness to honor his father on his

01:12 birthday. Putting into practice the legacy left by the former president is

01:17 more than enough.

01:18 Let us act in our own small and unique ways to support government, to support

01:24 our people and all the initiatives and programs and continue to instill in

01:30 every Filipino the sense of ownership and accountability in building our great nation.

01:36 The Philippines is ours to love and the path to a new Philippines, a more

01:42 equitable, sustainable, and resilient one is ours to make.

01:47 The president also witnessed the launching of Rice Paddy Art at Mariano Marcos State University,

01:53 featuring his image and slogan, "Bagong Pilipinas."

01:56 According to MMSU and Phil Rice, this is a sign of their support to the program of the current

02:01 administration, especially in achieving food security and reinvigorating the

02:06 agricultural sector in the country.

02:08 Your presence today is especially inspiring as it signifies the kind of

02:16 collaboration needed from various sectors.

02:21 President Marcos Jr. pointed out the importance of technology in the agricultural sector and the huge

02:26 difference it will bring to production and supply of agricultural products.

02:30 There's a necessary work to be done for us to be able to, as I say, take the new

02:36 technology from the laboratory to the rice field. And that is where we now come

02:44 in. And when I say we, I say we in terms of the Department of Agriculture.

02:50 That is what the DA will do now.

02:53 It will get the best technology, especially now.

02:57 The new technologies have become so important because of climate change.

03:02 A lot is changing, a lot needs to be changed, needs to be studied, so that we can make sure

03:10 that we have a stable source of supply and that that supply is affordable to ordinary Filipinos.

03:20 The chief executive emphasized that no farmer will be left behind in achieving

03:24 government's programs to strengthen the agriculture sector.

03:28 Kenneth Paciente for the Nation.