Metro Manila, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to manifest patriotism through acts of genuine service to fellow countrymen as the country marked National Heroes’ Day on Monday, Aug. 25.
In his message, Marcos joined the country in honoring exemplary Filipinos who selflessly offered themselves for the good of the nation and ventured the “fires of struggle.”
“Their sacrifice becomes the act through which the soul affirms its highest calling and the nation discovers its moral shape,” the president said.
Marcos also recognized ordinary Filipinos, including workers such as farmers, fisherfolk, teachers, soldiers, law enforcers, and scientists, as heroic individuals for fulfilling their duties through “extraordinary ways.”
“As we continue on our journey of nationhood, let us emulate their examples by manifesting our patriotism through acts of genuine service to our people,” the chief executive said.
“Through simple but meaningful acts of compassion to our brothers and sisters. We can be our generation’s heroes, bringing forth the Bagong Pilipinas we aspire,” he added.
In her message, Vice President Sara Duterte also celebrated the military, health care workers, frontline workers, overseas Filipino workers, and Filipinos who gave honor and praise to the country.
“Sinasalamin nila ang kasipagan, katiyagaan, at katatagan ng mga Pilipinong hindi sumusuko sa anumang laban at tahimik na bumabangon para abutin ang tagumpay,” Duterte said.
“Sa bawat Pilipinong lumalaban para sa pamilya, sa kapwa, at sa bayan, kayo ay bayani,” she said. “Tayong lahat ay may kakayahan na baguhin ang takbo ng ating buhay at ng ating bansa.”
