As the Philippines celebrates the National Heroes’ Day, Vice President Sara Duterte honored Filipino heroes on Monday, Aug. 29, saying their sacrifices will serve as “light and inspiration” to fellow Filipinos.
“Today, let us honor our National Heroes with a promise that their sacrifices will serve as our light and inspiration as we vow to protect the integrity of our independence and the interest of our nation against those who wish for us to fail, to fall, and to break as a nation,” Duterte said.
Duterte also hopes that Filipinos will “not only look back with admiration at their profound sense of patriotism but also look at the future of our country and its unrelenting longing for the same profound sense of patriotism from us.”
“As we look back, may we never squander the lessons of the past and instead use them to awaken all the greatest heroes inside the hearts of every Filipino, especially the youth,” she added.
Duterte also acknowledged the national heroes’ “bravery, selflessness, and love of country and fellowmen.” –Katrina Gracia Consebido/gb
