Celebrating Eid’l Fitr

President’s Eid’l Fitr message: Let’s remain partners in peace

PRESIDENT RODRIGO R. Duterte, in his Eid’l Fitr message on Wednesday, asked Muslim citizens in the country to “remain” the government’s “partners” in promoting peace and understanding among Filipinos. Mr. Duterte also said that the “entire Filipino nation” is one with the Muslim community “as they offer prayers of praise and thanksgiving as well as demonstrate the virtues of Islamic faith in accordance with the teachings of Allah through the Quran.” He further said, “Take this as an opportunity to deepen your role as instruments of love, sacrifice, respect and selfless service and may each of you remain our government’s partner in promoting peace and understanding among Filipinos from all walks of life.” — Arjay L. Balinbin