Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday, Dec. 31, wished that every Filipino could find new hope, strength, and strong determination for change and unity in 2024.

“Happy New Year po, mga kababayan. Hangad ko na sa pagsapit ng Bagong Taon, ang bawat isa sa atin ay magkakaroon ng panibagong pag-asa, lakas, at matibay na determinasyon na magsumikap at magkaisa para sa ikabubuti ng bawat Pilipino,” Duterte stated in her New Year’s message posted on her official Facebook page.

The Vice President said Filipinos remained strong this 2023, a year she described as "colorful" and filled with stories of triumph and defeat.

“Sa pagtatapos ng taong 2023, nais kong salubungin natin ang bagong taon 2024 ng may positibo at progresibong pananaw sa buhay para sa ating magandang kinabukasan bilang mga Pilipino,” she said.

Duterte conveyed that she would continue to provide an “honest service” to her countrymen in 2024.

“Patuloy nating paiigtingin ang ating hangarin para sa kapayapaan at kaginhawaan ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino. Hindi kailanman tayo magpadadaig sa ano mang pagsubok na darating,” she added.

The Vice President further hoped that the New Year’s celebration would be peaceful and safe for Filipino families.