PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Independence Day said that Filipinos would never shy away from defending the nation's territory, stressing that real power is measured through the reason of what the people are fighting for.

In his speech during the "Parada ng Kalayaan [Freedom Parade] 2024" at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, the President urged Filipinos to honor their forefathers' sacrifices by protecting the nation and drawing strength from their heroic past.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and their sons — Ilocos Norte First District Representative Sandro Marcos, Vinny Marcos, and Simon Marcos — attend the Parada ng Kalayaan during the 126th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2024, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

"Ang ating mga ninuno ay hindi umurong sa digmaan, kaya't tayo ay hindi rin tatalikod sa tungkuling ipagtanggol ang ating nasasakupan (Our forefathers did not cower in time of war, so we won't turn away from our duty to defend our territory)," Marcos said.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day at the Rizal Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

"Let's show the world that real power is not measured by strength or riches, but through the real meaning of what is being fought for as well as the love of country," he added.

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