Manila, March 22 -- Calling for unity amid tensions in the Middle East, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged Filipinos to uphold the spirit of "bayanihan" (spirit of communal unity) as the government rolls out measures to ease the burden on commuters and vulnerable sectors.

"Ngayon ang panahon para ma-ipakita natin sa buong mundo ang katangian ng bayanihan na nasa puso ng bawat Pilipino (Now is the time for us to show the world the character of solidarity that is in the heart of every Filipino)," the President said in BBMVLOG 278, stressing the need for collective action as rising global fuel prices affect the country.

The President urged the public to remain responsible, particularly in sharing information.

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