As the country commemorates the National Heroes’ Day on Monday, Aug. 29, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to “be heroes in our own right.”
“We are Filipinos — a people destined to greatness. In our veins flow the blood of heroes and in our bodies reside the indomitable spirit required to accomplish incredible feats so long as we manifest our will into action,” Marcos Jr. said.
“As we celebrate this day dedicated to our nation’s heroes, let us strive to fulfill our own promise so that we may also be heroes in our own right and a source of pride and inspiration for the succeeding generation of Filipinos to emulate,” he added.
The President also paid tribute to “the countless men and women of extraordinary courage and valor” who fought and sacrificed to establish and preserve the country.
“We remember and honour each of them for the sacrifices they made in our behalf so that we may live in peace, security, and liberty as well as realize our full potential as Filipinos,”
He also lauded medical professionals, civil servants, uniformed personnel, and ordinary citizens “who toil daily to keep the Filipino dream alive.” –Katrina Gracia Consebido/gb
