Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 9) — Vice President Leni Robredo honored the Filipinos who showed their bravery and courage in times of crisis, as the country commemorates the 80th Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on Saturday.
“Kaisa ako ng Sambayanang Pilipino sa pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Kagitingan,” Robredo said in her statement.
[Translation: I am one with the Filipino people in the commemoration of the Day of Valor.]
“Ginugunita at binibigyang-pugay natin ang mga Pilipinong nagpakita ng tapang sa panahon ng kagipitan — mga humarap sa malaki at malakas na kalaban, pumalag, at napilitang magbaba ng armas ngunit di kailanman binitawan ang pag-asa: Na sa kabila ng kadiliman, may liwanag na nag-aabang. Kailangan lang magsikap at magtiwala,” she continued.
[Translation: We remember and honor the Filipinos who showed bravery in times of crisis–those who faced a powerful enemy, resisted, and were forced to lower their arms, but never lost hope: That despite the darkness, there is a light waiting. We just have to work hard and have faith.]
The Vice President also expressed hope that the truth will continue to illuminate the future of the nation.
“Nawa’y patuloy na tanglawan ng katotohanan ng kasaysayan ang landas ng ating bansa. Isang mapagnilay na Araw ng Kagitingan sa lahat,” she concluded.
[Translation: May the truth of the history continue to light the path of the country. A contemplative Day of Valor to all.]
This year’s Araw ng Kagitingan is commemorated with the theme “Kagitingan ng mga Beterano, Inspirasyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino.”
Vice President Leni Robredo’s Araw ng Kagitingan message: Ginugunita at binibigyang-pugay natin ang mga Pilipinong nagpakita ng tapang sa panahon ng kagipitan.
Na sa kabila ng kadiliman, may liwanag na nag-aabang. Kailangan lang magsikap at magtiwala. | @anjocalimario pic.twitter.com/sKSuFZkJWq
— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) April 9, 2022
