00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos once again gave the order for the Philippines to fight against those who are being fought by our people.
00:08The President said this in celebration of the anniversary of the Day of Freedom in Manila yesterday,
00:14where various activities were held as part of the Parade of Freedom.
00:19Clayzel Pardilla has the report.
00:23President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has a message for the opening of the Independence Day Parade last night.
00:32The Day of Freedom needs to be taken care of, guarded, and fought for.
00:38It can be lost or stolen, if neglected.
00:43The President said this in front of the tension between the Philippines and China
00:51that is forcing our territory to be annexed to the West Philippine Sea.
00:56Our ancestors did not give up the war.
01:00That is why we will not back down in our duty to defend our homeland.
01:07We will show the whole world that true power cannot be measured in strength or wealth
01:16if it is not in the true meaning and integrity of what we are fighting for.
01:21As part of the Day of Freedom, various activities were held at the Quirino Grandstand yesterday.
01:30The first one in the program is the Day of Freedom.
01:33This is the military parade and procession of 22 colorful floats
01:40that symbolize the history of the Philippines.
01:43It was like time travel on the Balangay Float, one of the oldest sea vehicles in the country.
01:50The float that depicts the Battle of Alapan and the Declaration of Independence Day in Cavite is eye-catching.
01:58The replicas of various government agencies such as the Supreme Court and the House of Representatives
02:05followed the concert.
02:08The talented Filipino artists were the stars.
02:12The B-Me! B-Pop Girl Group danced and sang.
02:17The performance was not over because of the uncontrolled crowd.
02:23Baguitos, Pamantasan ng Lungsodang Muntinupa, ROTC Silent Drillers,
02:29Douglas Nyeras Power Dance, Manila Skate Dance,
02:32Sinulog sa Carmen Cultural Troupe,
02:35Mindanao State University Darangan Cultural Dance Troupe,
02:38and other performers were also present.
02:40The program ended with colorful fireworks.
02:46Kalay Zalpordilla for Pambansang TV in the new Philippines!
