12/06/2026
June 12, 2026//:
Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Our honorable Punong Barangay, fellow barangay officials, members of the Sangguniang Kabataan, leaders of our community, respected elders, dear constituents, and beloved fellow Filipinos —
Today, the 12th of June 2026, we gather once again — not merely to observe a date on a calendar — but to honor the soul of a nation. We mark the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence: 128 years since our forebears raised the flag, sang our anthem for the first time, and declared to the world that the Filipino people are free.
Freedom, however, was never handed to us without cost. It was earned with sweat, sacrifice, and blood by those who came before us — men and women who refused to bow, who dared to dream of a land where every Filipino could live with dignity. From the plains of Luzon to the mountains of the Visayas to the shores of Mindanao — including our very own Lanao del Sur — the spirit of resistance and courage has always burned brightly in the hearts of our people.
We, the people of Barangay Marogong Proper, have our own story in that great tapestry. We are a community of faith, of resilience, and of unity. Our Bangsamoro identity — rooted in the rich culture and traditions of the Maranao people — is itself a testament to the enduring strength of who we are. We did not lose ourselves through the storms of history. Instead, we remained standing, and we continue to build.
But independence is not only a matter of governance or politics. True freedom begins at home — in our families, in our barangay. It begins when a mother has access to healthcare. When a child has books in hand and a teacher to guide them. When our youth have programs, opportunities, and the courage to dream. When every elder in our community is respected, cared for, and heard. Freedom is measured in the quality of our everyday lives.
So today, I call on each and every one of us: Let us not be passive recipients of freedom. Let us be its active guardians. Let us participate in barangay assemblies. Let us keep our surroundings clean. Let us protect our children from harm. Let us speak out against injustice. Let us support one another in times of hardship. These are the small but powerful acts that sustain a free and flourishing community.
As we honor the memory of our heroes, let us also honor their legacy with action. Let us be the kind of Filipinos they fought for — united, dignified, and free.
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Mabuhay ang Barangay Marogong Proper! Mabuhay ang bayan ng Marogong! Mabuhay tayong lahat!
#06/12/2026
