From Manila Standard:
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on Filipinos to draw inspiration from the Blessed Virgin Mary as the nation marked the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, urging the public to begin their actions with truth, humility, and compassion.
In a message, Mr. Marcos said the feast highlights Mary’s life as one rooted “entirely in God’s favor,” noting that her example offers the country a model of purity, devotion, and unwavering faith.