WATCH: Marcos urges Filipinos to ‘put nation first, not self-interest’

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R.

Marcos Jr. on Friday urged Filipinos to “protect truth from distortion,” saying the country now faces challenges different from those confronted by national heroes in the past.

In his message marking the 128th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, Marcos said safeguarding freedom remains a shared responsibility, even ...