Politics · Philippines Bureau
Marcos opens palace grounds to celebrate 69th birthday with supporters
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed members of the public to Malacañang's Kalayaan Grounds on Monday for a post-birthday celebration marking his 69th year. The annual gathering, known as 'Salo-salo sa Palasyo,' featured festivities and allowed supporters to offer birthday greetings to the Chief Executive.
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MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. opened the presidential palace grounds to the public Monday as he celebrated his 69th birthday with a gathering aimed at reinforcing national unity and thanksgiving.
The event, held at the Kalayaan Grounds of Malacañang, drew supporters who participated in various festivities while expressing their birthday wishes to the President. The 'Salo-salo sa Palasyo'—a Filipino term meaning 'gathering at the palace'—has become an annual tradition for the administration to connect with citizens and mark occasions of national significance.
The celebration underscored the administration's emphasis on unity and collective gratitude during the year's milestones. The opening of palace grounds to the general public reflected the administration's commitment to accessible governance and public engagement with the nation's highest office.
The event concluded the formal birthday observances for the President, with well-wishers from various sectors attending the festivities at the historic presidential residence.