As the country shifts to a festive spirit over the holidays.
In his vlog that was uploaded on Tuesday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reminded Filipinos to be mindful of their health and safety this Christmas.
“Sana ay masaya at mapayapa ang inyong pagdiriwang kasama ang inyong mga kaanak at kaibigan mapayapa,” he said.
Marcos also warned Filipinos against excessive eating, which could happen at Christmas parties and gatherings, citing reports of an increase in heart attack cases during the season.
“Sa pagkain, ‘yung sakto lang po. Alam ninyo naman mataas ang mga kaso ng heart attack ngayong panahon dahil napaparami po ang kain natin ng taba,” reminded the chief executive.
For motorists, PBBM also told them prioritize their safety while driving amid the Christmas festivities. “Ingat lang po sa pagmamaneho kung saan po kayo pupunta.”
The President also urged Filipinos to avoid the use of fireworks in celebrating New Year’s Day. Instead, he encouraged the use of toy trumpets and other objects that could create noise to safely welcome the New Year.
“At siyempre mag-ingat sa mga paputok. Iwasan na natin ‘yan. Doon na po tayo sa mga torotot at iba pang maingay na mga laruan para kumpleto at masaya ang pagsalubong natin sa darating na Bagong Taon,” he said.
In the same vlog, he also took time to answer playful questions from the public, including one that asked whether it is all right to pass on to someone else gifts received in a gift exchange.
He responded, “Siyempre pagka natanggap mo kahit anuman ‘yung natanggap mo, siyempre naka-smile ka at saka ‘Thank you.’ Alalahanin mo ito naman kahit ano pa ang nabigay sa inyo, kahit mayroon ka na, ito ay galing sa puso nung nagbigay. Iyon ang alalahanin natin.”
The President furthered, “Pero hindi naman dapat na masayang. Ipasa ninyo sa ibang tao na makikinabang doon sa magandang regalo na ‘yun.”
