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President Marcos shares Valentine’s advice, says strong marriages are built on friendship and mutual understanding
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Valentine’s Day shared personal reflections on love and marriage, advising couples that lasting relationships are built on “bigayan” or mutual understanding, and stressing that true friendship is the foundation of a strong partnership.
In his BBM Vlog episode 277, President Marcos advised couples to “enjoy each other’s company. You know, it is rare to find someone…that you care for and cares for you, who you have a very nice time together. ‘Yun na nga bumalik tayo doon sa konsepto ng friendship. That’s what you should try to find. And once you have found it and it’s Valentine’s Day, enjoy it to the fullest. It is a lovely feeling.”
The President also answered questions from youth groups about love, marriage, and family life, drawing on more than three decades of marriage to First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos.
President Marcos emphasized that making time for each other despite busy schedules, nurturing friendship, and doing small, thoughtful acts are key to sustaining a long and healthy relationship.
“Palagay ko alam na ito ng matagal nang mag-asawa, ang sikreto lang diyan—hindi naman talaga sikreto—ay dapat bigayan. Hindi naman pare-pareho ang lahat ng tao. Dapat nagbibigayan lang at nagkakaunawaan ang mag-asawa. Hindi puwedeng “my way or no way,” dahil kapag ganoon, may isang laging malungkot. Kaya bigayan lang,” President Marcos advised the youth.
The President acknowledged the festive mood across the country, noting crowded malls and restaurants filled with couples on dates. President Marcos also highlighted the busy vendors selling flowers and gifts and, despite heavy traffic, expressed hope that everyone was enjoying the day, emphasizing that love and goodwill should prevail on this occasion.
On the question of how the first couple and their kids balance work and family, the President acknowledged that nearly everyone in the family has demanding commitments, making it difficult to carve out even a single day together.
“Isa na ito sa pinakamahirap na gawin dahil halos lahat ng pamilya ko, we are all very busy. I’m very busy. The first lady is very busy. Yung mga anak ko are also very busy. Kung minsan mahirap makabuo ng kahit ng sandali, kahit linggo may ginagawa, isang araw lang o mag-dinner man lang. Basta’t meron kaming opportunity na magsama, we take it. Hindi namin maplano talaga kung minsan. Kung minsan biglaan na lang. Uy, it turns out libre tayong lahat. O sige sige magkita tayo. We’ll do something together,” President Marcos said.
The President explained that family gatherings are often spontaneous—sometimes a long-weekend trip to Ilocos or another destination—to spend quality time as a family of five, regardless of other commitments. President Marcos admitted it is not always easy, but emphasized that they do their best to prioritize being together.
When asked about a love song that represents their relationship, President Marcos said that while there may not be a song that perfectly captures their story, they consider “Moonlight in Vermont,” sung by Sarah Vaughan, special because it was played during one of their first dates in New York.
Addressing a current trend where young people share how they risked friendships by confessing romantic feelings using Taylor Swift’s song “Ruin the Friendship,” the President said he does not believe in “ruining” a friendship and explained that while moving from friendship to romance is part of what the song describes, the foundation of any strong relationship is a true friendship.
“I don’t think that ruins the friendship. I understand what Taylor Swift is trying to say, that you move away from the friend zone and you become boyfriend, girlfriend, jowa, whatever you want to call it. But for me, the basis of any good relationship is true friendship. The best relationships I’ve seen have all been started by being friends,” President Marcos noted.
“Yung sinasabi nga, nade-develop yan. Pero kung hindi kayo magkaibigan, you don’t have fun with each other. You don’t enjoy each other’s company, and you don’t amuse each other. You don’t yung kagaya yung linya sa sine, you complete me. If that doesn’t happen, mahirap talagang magkaroon ng ng pagsasama. So I think it should be based on a real and true friendship,” the President said. PND
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