MANILA, Jan. 2 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed hope that the lives of all Filipinos would get "better and better" as the country welcomes the New Year.

In his recent vlog, Marcos was joined by Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte where the two answered a few questions from netizens.

One of the questions was: "Ano naman po ang pangarap ninyo para sa bayan ngayong 2023 (What is your dream for the country this 2023)?"

Marcos, in response, renewed his push for unity, saying it was a crucial ingredient in nation-building.

"Sana paganda ng paganda ang buhay ng bawat Pilipino, nagkakaisa ang Pilipinas para sa ikabubuti ng lahat. 'Yan ang aking pangarap para sa taon na ito. Sa aking palagay,...