President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that every Filipino has a part to play in transforming and improving the country in pursuit of his administration's goal of a "Bagong Pilipinas" or New Philippines.

In his BBM Vlog 252 released over the weekend, the Chief Executive advocated for community and individual involvement to help Filipinos make the Philippines a better country.

The President's "Bagong Pilipinas" strikes a common chord with the "Bagong Lipunan" or "New Society" battlecry of his father and namesake, the late former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

"Our aspirations for the country is one of the priorities in our New Year's resolutions because there's still much to do, much to improve, and much to fix for our continuous progress towards a New Philippines," he said in his video message.

He tried to explain his concept of Bagong Pilipinas in relation to New Year's resolutions. To effect change, Marcos emphasized the need for every Filipino, family and even the barangays to get involved.

Furthermore, Marcos stated that the Community Development Day over the weekend served as a reminder of the significance of fostering and growing local communities around the country.

He also pushed self-improvement and discipline by being on time, industrious, and frugal to contribute to the advancement of the Philippines.

"In the coming weeks, you will further understand and feel the meaning of the New Philippines. We will strengthen the encouragement for everyone to be part of enhancing our barangays, cities, provinces, and the entire country. Because there's no New Philippines without a New Filipino," Marcos said.

Marcos  urged Filipinos to read more books, pick up new skills, practice self-discipline and improve personal hygiene, and develop into better family members and citizens.

He also urged Filipino drivers to practice defensive driving, pointing out that "road rage" never solves anything.

"Let's not be carried away by anger. I understand that too; I drive as well, and sometimes tempers can flare. But let's not let that get to us," Marcos added.