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00:00 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has said that army responsibilities have grown
00:10 even more significant as the nation advances towards the safe and secure future that the
00:15 Bagong Pilipinas or New Philippines envisions.
00:22 He added that soldiers need to form alliances based on mutual respect and comprehension.
00:28 He made the instruction during a visit on Monday to soldiers stationed in Maguidanao,
00:32 Del Norte.
00:33 "I thus urge you to continue to work hand in hand with the communities, including the
00:38 MI and the MN affiliated groups, through their leaders and through their local chief executives.
00:45 You must forge partnerships based on mutual respect and understanding.
00:50 We can overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of peace and progress in this way."
00:57 He also expressed hopes that the military will be able to maintain peace and security
01:01 in time for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslimin Danau legislative elections scheduled
01:07 for May next year.
01:08 "The upcoming first BARMM parliamentary elections in May 2025 will represent a big milestone
01:16 in our journey towards a meaningful autonomy and a peaceful Bangsamoro.
01:21 I am sure that you have the ability, I know you have the ability to secure a safe and
01:27 honest conduct of these elections as this will lay the groundwork for a Bagong Pilipinas."
01:34 The visit also saw the President awarding three soldiers with the Gold Cross Medal and
01:39 to soldiers the Distinguished Conduct Star for their bravery in the recent battle against
01:44 the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters Karyalan Faction.
01:48 Furthermore, he paid a visit to soldiers who were injured during combat and presented them
01:53 with financial support and awards at Camp Songko Station Hospital.
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