President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. marked the Philippines’ 128th Independence Day with a call for national unity and a commitment to defending truth. Speaking on June 12th, Marcos urged Filipinos to move forward, acknowledging the importance of learning from history but emphasizing the need to focus on the present and future. The President’s message centered on safeguarding the integrity of information and resisting disinformation. He did not detail specific threats or strategies for combating false narratives, but stressed the collective responsibility to uphold factual accuracy. The Independence Day celebration commemorates the declaration of Philippine independence from Spanish colonial rule in 1898. Marcos’ address aimed to inspire a sense of national purpose and resilience amongst the Filipino people. The speech signaled a focus on national cohesion as a key priority for his administration.