In his final New Year’s Eve message as president, Duterte urged Filipinos to cherish their experiences in 2021, “including our struggles and victories in overcoming the pandemic and the ravages of Typhoon Odette.”

“Every day, we continue to witness the indomitable spirit of the Filipino that adapts, endures and triumphs over all adversities. The dedication and courage of our people—especially our medical and essential frontliners, uniformed services, civilian personnel and volunteers—demonstrate what great things we can achieve if we work in solidarity.”

“As we take a whole-of-nation approach to recover and build back better, may we all be inspired by the promise of new beginnings that the New Year brings,” he added.

In 2022, the world will enter the third year of the pandemic. Filipinos will also elect their new president and other leaders next year.

A survey of Social Weather Stations found that 93% of Filipinos will welcome 2022 with hope, only 7% said they will enter the new year with fear.

According to philstar.com