PASIG CITY – Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. has thrown his full support behind the Marcos Administration’s “Bagong Pilipinas” initiative, calling on Filipinos to rally behind the campaign that aims to bring greater peace, progress and unity to the nation.

“I urge my fellow Filipinos to fully support the national government’s Bagong Pilipinas campaign. This is a multi-sectoral effort that seeks to bring all of us together as one nation regardless of ethnicity, religion, economic status or personal beliefs,” Galvez said.

This, as the Marcos Administration launched its highly-anticipated “Bagong Pilipinas” campaign on Sunday, January 28, outlining “a master plan for genuine development that benefits all our people.”

In his speech during the campaign’s official launching, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. stressed that it is not a “mere slogan,” but a holistic and inclusive “brand of governance” that will guide the government in its development and peacebuilding efforts.

“Ang layunin ng Bagong Pilipinas ay maglatag ng mga mithiin na dapat nating makamtan para sa kinabukasan ng ating bayan. Tapos na ang patsi-patsi na plano na naiiba-iba na ang nangyayari lang ay nagkakawatak-watak tayo,” President Marcos said.

According to Galvez, Bagong Pilipinas is the Marcos Administration’s clarion for national renewal, as it seeks to build a society that will provide all Filipinos with equal opportunities to uplift their lives and fulfil their full potential.

“Bagong Pilipinas is a new mindset, a paradigm shift that will enable our nation to overcome issues that have pushed back its growth and caused divisiveness among our people. This will enable our country to move forward under the President’s banner of unity,” he explained.

In a press release, President Marcos said the “Bagong Pilipinas” is not a political game plan that caters to a privileged few, but a master plan for genuine development that benefits people from all walks of life.

“Bagong Pilipinas is not a new partisan coalition in disguise. It is a set of ideals that all us Filipinos, regardless of political creed or religion or wealth, can coalesce around. Bagong Pilipinas is addressed to all government officials and employees, and citizens of this country,” Marcos declared.

“It is an invitation to all of us to think about being a Filipino and view the nation from a renewed perspective. It is a call for transformation. The transformation of our idea of being a Filipino, and the transformation of our economy, of governance, of society,” he added.

“Bagong Pilipinas transcends this administration.”

The President stressed Bagong Pilipinas is “no Trojan Horse” as it conceals no agenda, but a program of many workhorses driven by the love of the country with vision that requires “for all of us to work very hard,” which is a responsibility not only of the government, but by everyone.

He said that Bagong Pilipinas can only succeed with the everyone’s participation.

Galvez said that Bagong Pilipinas is also a strong reminder to all government workers to do their jobs to the best of their abilities, and ensure that Filipinos are provided with the services that they rightfully deserve.

The President said, “Services must be fast, projects must be completed on time. Deadlines must be met per schedule, distress calls must be responded to without delay,” he said.

Galvez said the guidance of President is very apt as this reminds the government workers not to forget their mandate which is to serve the people.

“As civil servants, the President is reminding us that we must not compromise in any way in the performance of our duties. We have to always bear in mind that we are here to serve the Filipino people. They deserve nothing less,” Galvez said.

He also stressed that the government’s Bagong Pilipinas campaign also applies to the comprehensive Philippine peace process, as it urges Filipinos to set aside their personal differences and work together for the common good.

“Bagong Pilipinas beckons us to let go of our biases and become instruments of peace, mutual understanding and solidarity. It is this common vision of genuine peace and sustainable development that will enable us to move forward as a nation,” Galvez said. ###