MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commended the Presidential Security Command (PSC), saying they are not only protecting the First Family but also the stability of the country.
The President, together with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, led the celebration of 128th anniversary of the PSC at Malacañan Park in Manila on Friday.
In his speech, Marcos recognized the PSC's role and sacrifices in keeping not only the safety of the First Family but of the country’s institutions.
"On a personal note, I can say that not once from the first day that I stepped into Malacañang have I felt anything but safe in your hands," Marcos said.
"Of course, I want to acknowledge what that presence cost you. While we sleep soundly in our beds at night, you are awake, missing precious time with your loved ones, working to ensure that my family and I remain safe. And that is a sacrifice that I take seriously, and one that I carry with deep gratitude," he added.
The President also honored the PSC’s dedication to protecting the stability of the Republic and the Filipino people.
"For over the century, the PSC has now served as a security arm of the presidency, protecting not only the Office of the President, but also the institutions that keep our democracy strong and our Republic stable," Marcos said.
“So, thank you for not only protecting me, but protecting the institution I represent, and in doing so, the Filipino people that we all serve. So, you are not only protecting the physical being of the First Family. You are protecting the stability of the Republic," he added.
