VP Duterte prays for Filipino workers’ success, prosperity

Vice President Sara Duterte | PHOTO: Official facebook page of Inday Sara Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday that she is praying for the prosperity and success of all Filipino workers.

“Sa pagpupugay na ito, isang panalangin ang aming isinasamo—ang inyong patuloy na pag-unlad at tagumpay,” Duterte said in her Labor Day message.

(In this remembrance, we offer one prayer – your continued prosperity and success.)

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Duterte hailed the Filipino workers for their hard work and dedication and said that they were the country’s true heroes at this time.

“Saludo kami sa hindi matatawarang sipag at dedikasyon ninyo. Ang bawat araw ninyong pagsusumikap ay aming gabay tungo sa landas ng pag-unlad ng ating bayan,” Duterte said.

(We salute you for your invaluable hard work and dedication. Each day of your perseverance is our guide toward the progress of our country.)

“Sa bawat OFW (overseas Filipino worker), medical at security frontliner, community workers, mga guro, at sa lahat ng nagtatrabaho sa ating pampubliko at pribadong sektor ng lipunan, ang inyong kontribusyon ay aming kinikilala at pinahahalagahan. Kayo ang itinuturing na tunay na bayani sa makabagong panahon,” she added.

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(Each OFW, medical and security frontliner, community worker, teacher, and all who work in the public and private sectors of society, we recognize and value your contribution.)

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. declared May 1, or Labor Day, a regular holiday under Proclamation No. 368 dated October 11, 2023.