President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday applauded the Presidential Security Command (PSC) for its unwavering dedication in protecting the First Family and its role in upholding national stability.

“For over the century, the PSC has now served as a security arm of the presidency, protecting not only the Office of the President, but also the institutions that keep our democracy strong and our Republic stable,” Marcos said during the PSC’s 128th anniversary celebration at Malacañan Park in Manila.

He recognized the elite unit’s sacrifices to maintain the highest level of security for the President and the nation.

The Commander-in-Chief thanked the PSC for maintaining heightened measures aimed at deterring threats, treating them as a matter of national security.

“Of course, I want to acknowledge what that presence cost you. While we sleep soundly in our beds at night, you are awake, missing precious time with your loved ones, working to ensure that my family and I remain safe. And that is a sacrifice that I take seriously, and one that I carry with deep gratitude,” he said.

“So, thank you for not only protecting me, but protecting the institution I represent, and in doing so, the Filipino people that we all serve. So, you are not only protecting the physical being of the First Family. You are protecting the stability of the Republic.”

Marcos emphasized the importance of the PSC’s role in the face of evolving security challenges.

“That is how important your job is. And that is how important the job it is that you do, and that you do so very well, and so very professionally,” he said.

The PSC, formerly known as the Presidential Security Group, is a premier protective unit tasked with ensuring the physical security and safety of the Philippine president, the First Family, and the seat of government at Malacañan Palace.

The PSC is responsible for overseeing all security operations, ensuring the safety of the President, the Vice President, their families, and high-profile visitors. (PNA)