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Jervis Manahan

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775303164622Screen Shot 2026-04-04 at 6.58.52 PM.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets with the Filipino community in Busan at the Wyndham Grand Busan on October 30, 2025, as he begins his official activities in the Republic of Korea ahead of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. Yummie Dingding, PPA pool</div>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday joined Filipinos in commemorating Easter Sunday, describing it as “the triumphant culmination” of Holy Week and the sacred proclamation of Christ’s Resurrection&quot;On this day, the empty tomb stands as a powerful testament that life conquers death and hope prevails over despair,&quot; his statement read.&quot;Across generations, Easter has reminded us that sacrifice is never in vain, that suffering is not the end but the beginning of renewal,&quot; he added.The Philippines is Asia&#x27;s only predominantly Catholic country, owing to over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule.Millions of Filipinos participated in church activities throughout the Paschal Triduum.In his message, Marcos encouraged Filipinos to &quot;choose compassion over indifference, generosity over self-interest, and unity over division.&quot;&quot;In the Resurrection of Christ, we find an unshakable promise that God&#x27;s grace endures, and that even in our darkest hours, faith will lead us to the light,&quot; he said.The President spent Holy Week in Ilocos Norte before returning to Manila. Malacañang emphasized that his time there was not a vacation, as Marcos continued monitoring national issues.&quot;As a people known for our resilience and deep faith, let us carry the light of Easter into our daily lives not only in words, but in action,&quot; the President&#x27;s message read.&quot;For in every act of kindness, in every hand extended to help, we become instruments of renewal for our entire nation,&quot; he added.He called on &quot;every Filipino to rise with renewed purpose, unyielding hope, and a deep sense of responsibility for one another. Let us build a nation where kindness is instinct and unity is our strength.&quot;&quot;For when we stand together guided by faith, bound by love of country, and driven by a shared vision, there is no challenge we cannot overcome,&quot; he said.&quot;Together, let us move forward in building a Bagong Pilipinas where compassion and care for one another continue to define who we are as a people.”<div> </div><div>RELATED STORIES: <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/31/marcos-jr-to-spend-holy-week-2026-in-ilocos-norte-1443">Marcos Jr. to spend Holy Week 2026 in Ilocos Norte</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/4/3/marcos-urges-filipinos-to-live-with-greater-faith-humility-compassion-on-good-friday-1052">Marcos urges Filipinos to ‘live with greater faith, humility, compassion’ on Good Friday</a></div>

In his message, Marcos encouraged Filipinos to "choose compassion over indifference, generosity over self-interest, and unity over division."

In his message, Marcos encouraged Filipinos to "choose compassion over indifference, generosity over self-interest, and unity over division."

Marcos on Easter Sunday: 'Choose generosity over self-interest, unity over division'

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Marcos on Easter Sunday: 'Choose generosity over self-interest, unity over division'

Jervis Manahan,

ABS-CBN News

Published April 05, 2026 06:00 AM PHT

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Updated April 05, 2026 10:55 AM PHT

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