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President Benigno S. Aquino III led the commemorative activities marking the 111th anniversary of “one of the most enduring journalistic institutions in the country” â€" the Manila Bulletin, in ceremonies held at the broadsheet’s main office in Intramuros, Manila on Wednesday.

In his speech keynoting the historic event, President Aquino, who was joined by MB chairman Don Emilio Yap as well as local government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and media practitioners, commended the paper’s longevity as he looked forward to its next 111 years of journalistic excellence.

“For over a century, the Manila Bulletin witnessed the difficult periods in our history â€" chronicling the valiant battles our nation has fought, surviving the ownership changes from American to Filipino publishers, and only becoming even stronger for these challenges. No publication has seen this country through five republics, and thus, your history has already become entwined with ours,” the President said.

“I am confident that Manila Bulletin will be around for the next 111 years. Don Emilio Yap has shown that this publication is heading in the right direction, with his dedication to the Filipino people through his work, not just as a newspaperman, but also as a philanthropist - directly giving our countrymen needed assistance,” he added.

He vowed to “partner with you and give you good, honest news to report” by continue doing my utmost best in fulfilling my responsibilities to this nation.”

“I am here to make the lives of each and every Filipino easier - I am here to make your job easier. You have vowed to put “good news here,” and I will personally partner with you and give you good, honest news to report, especially now that we have restored a transparent relationship with the people,” the President said. - PNA

Enduring lagi, pero haskang batia, paper quality and ink and contents and all--expect perhaps for the classified ads.