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Dragon and lion dancers perform at different establishments in Binondo, Manila during Chinese  New Year celebrations on February. 10, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File

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Pia Gutierrez

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173805788480920240210-cny-celebrations-binondo-MT-11.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Dragon and lion dancers perform at different establishments in Binondo, Manila during Chinese New Year celebrations on February. 10, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File "/>Dragon and lion dancers perform at different establishments in Binondo, Manila during Chinese  New Year celebrations on February. 10, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File </div>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday joined the Filipino-Chinese community in celebrating the Chinese New Year.In a statement, the Philippine leader highlighted the importance of the occasion as “a radiant tapestry of cultural splendor, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the indomitable spirit of perseverance.”He also expressed hope that the Chinese New Year could inspire Filipinos to “confidently pursue grand ambitions not only for ourselves but for the greater good.”“May this occasion remind us that every challenge is a chance for growth, and every effort, guided by clarity and resolve, is an opportunity to fulfill our shared aspirations,” Marcos Jr. said.“Let the vibrant lanterns that illuminate our celebration also brighten our purpose as a nation. May this auspicious time rekindle our commitment to a Bagong Pilipinas--inspiring new beginnings, forging fruitful endeavors, and deepening our duty to strengthen the ties that bind us as a country,” he continued.“May the Year of the Snake guide us with its wisdom and empower us to move through life with grace.”

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday joined the Filipino-Chinese community in celebrating the Chinese New Year.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday joined the Filipino-Chinese community in celebrating the Chinese New Year.

Marcos Jr. joins Filipino-Chinese community in celebrating Chinese New Year

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Marcos Jr. joins Filipino-Chinese community in celebrating Chinese New Year

Pia Gutierrez,

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Published January 29, 2025 06:00 AM PHT

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