
{"id":71957,"date":"2025-06-06T00:18:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T00:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/?p=71957"},"modified":"2025-06-06T02:53:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T02:53:00","slug":"a-message-from-the-president-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/a-message-from-the-president-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"A message from the president of the Republic of the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In these modern times, sovereign states can no longer afford to stand alone. The dynamics between nations have changed, making countries more open to fostering relationships that unite them. Thus, I extend my warmest greetings to The Japan Times on the publication of the Osaka World Expo special edition by Bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized td-caption-align-left\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1621\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72011\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover;width:333px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A-632x1024.jpg 632w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A-768x1245.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A-948x1536.jpg 948w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A-259x420.jpg 259w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A-518x840.jpg 518w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A-150x243.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A-300x486.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A-600x973.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PH24-Presidents-Message-photo-1A-696x1128.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9&nbsp;Presidential Communications Office<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With a rich history and interaction, the Philippines and Japan have learned to appreciate each other\u2019s cultures, practices and history. To this day we can still see the influences that paint the strong bond between our nations. I, for one, want to further open the doors that introduce our heritage and opportunities to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I commend the management, editorial staff and publicists for taking the time and effort to help cultivate the strong ties between our two nations. Through this publication, you have articulated the fascinating convergence of diplomacy and trade, highlighting not only our willingness to work together, but also the countless possibilities that arise when we collectively prioritize progress, excellence and statesmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To the reader, I encourage you to read beyond the words and find the value of the relationship described before you. Find meaning in striving toward shared goals and aspirations. Indeed, it is only by working together with those who seek a better tomorrow that can we achieve a more progressive and collaborative <em>Bagong Pilipinas<\/em> (New Philippines).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations and may you have a productive and insightful expo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In these modern times, sovereign states can no longer afford to stand alone. The dynamics between nations have changed, making countries more open to fostering relationships that unite them. Thus, I extend my warmest greetings to The Japan Times on the publication of the Osaka World Expo special edition by Bridges. 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