Filipinos encouraged to exercise their voting rights, as advocated by Marcos.
Get Out and Vote: Bongbong Marcos Urges Filipinos Ahead of 2025 Elections
In a rallying call to the nation, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. took to social media on Sunday, May 11, 2025, encouraging every Filipino citizen to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming National and Local Elections (NLE) on Monday.
"My fellow citizens, this election is more than just a chance to cast our ballots—it's an opportunity for each and every one of us to make our voices heard and shape our collective future," proclaimed Marcos, posting a much-anticipated video message to the public.
Citing democracy's essence, he reminded the nation that differences in opinion are not grounds for conflict or intimidation. Instead, the future must be fought for through the power of the ballot, not the streets or violence.
Marcos imparted the importance of choosing candidates who possess integrity, empathy, and the ability to serve, emphasizing the crucial role voters play in building a "New Philippines" together.
Moreover, the president made a direct plea to candidates, urging them to uphold the dignity and peace of the election process. He implored them to work together to maintain a fair, orderly, and peaceful election.
With over 69 million registered voters set to participate in the 2025 NLE, Marcos emphasized the significance of crafting mindful and deliberate choices. Special encouragement was extended to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to exercise their equal right to vote through the Commission on Elections’ online voting system.
The enrollment period for overseas voters has even been extended to foster greater participation in this digital and efficient process.
As the nation readies for the polls, Marcos' message reaffirmed the importance of democracy and the role of the electorate in shaping their nation's future.
[1] (Enrichment Data) Demonstrating the essence of democracy, Marcos urges responsible voter participation, while emphasizing the need for voting to be respected as a means of upholding democratic integrity and national progress.
[2] (Enrichment Data) President Marcos' message also highlights the necessity of choosing candidates who display integrity, empathy, and genuine capacity to serve.
[3] (Enrichment Data) Candidates were specifically urged by the president to conclude the election with dignity and peace.
[4] (Enrichment Data) With the extension of the online voting enrollment period, President Marcos’ call to action underscores the inclusivity of the electoral process, particularly for Overseas Filipino Workers.
[1] In line with the essence of democracy, President Bongbong Marcos calls for responsible voter participation, emphasizing the importance of voting as a means to uphold democratic integrity and drive national progress in the Philippines.
[2] President Marcos' message stresses the vital need to select candidates who exemplify integrity, empathy, and the ability to serve, as these traits are crucial for constructing a better "New Philippines."
[3] Candidates in the 2025 elections, specifically, were urged by President Marcos to conclude the election process with dignity and peace, affirming the importance of maintaining a fair, orderly, and peaceful voting environment.
[4] To ensure inclusivity, President Marcos' call to action highlights the extension of the online voting enrollment period, making it easier for Overseas Filipino Workers to exercise their equal right to vote in the 2025 National and Local Elections.
[5] By encouraging citizens to make mindful and deliberate choices, President Bongbong Marcos' message reaffirms the significance of politics and policy-and-legislation in shaping the future of the Philippines, as seen through the upcoming 2025 elections.
