Celebrate Year of the Horse with courage - VP Sara

LocalPolitics
17 Feb 2026 • 11:27 AM MYT
The Manila Times
The Manila Times

One of the longest-running English broadsheets in the Philippines

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MANILA, Philippines—Vice President Sara Duterte called on Filipinos to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with courage and ignite the spirit of bayanihan (communal unity) and charge forward into a new year of possibilities.

"This is a year of high energy and bold action—offering big rewards for those with the courage to take them," Duterte said in her Lunar New Year video message.

She also prayed for abundance, good health, and peace for Filipinos.

"Magkaisa tayong itaguyod ang isang mas maunlad at masaganang Pilipinas para sa lahat. (Let us unite together for a prosperous and progressive Philippines," Duterte said.