Marcos to TOYM awardees: Integrity, compassion are keyMANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday called on the awardees of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) 2025 to continue leading with integrity and to use their capabilities to render service and build a better future. In a speech read by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Marcos said the TOYM awardees have proven that leadership “demands a deep sense of purpose” as he lauded them for sharing their purpose and talents with fellow Filipinos. “Through your work and, more importantly, the impact you have created, I am confident that the Philippines is in good hands. In you, we see an emboldened generation that is guided by purpose and committed to service,” the President said. “To our awardees, continue to lead with integrity and act with compassion in your respective fields.

Source: Philippine Star January 22, 2026 16:35 UTC