TAGUIG CITY, Aug. 28 (PIA)—President Rodrigo Duterte honored both the recognized and the unnamed heroes and urged Filipinos to emulate their selflessness and live up to their examples.
“Today, we honor not just those heroes whose statues proudly stand along hallways and pedestals, or whose portraits are embedded in our currency and history books. We must also honor our unnamed heroes who, in their own little ways, have made a huge difference in the lives of those they have touched,” he said in a speech during the National Heroes Day rites at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City yesterday.
Duterte sais we need to honor ordinary Filipinos who, despite the challenges that come their way, continue to work for their well-being and their families, the betterment of their communities, and the advancement of our nation.
"We must also recognize the thousands of ordinary citizens – our everyday heroes, who continue to make sacrifices for the welfare of their families and the advancement of our communities," Duterte added.
The President recalled the heroism of soldiers who fought for Marawi City's liberation from extremists as well as law enforcers fighting communist rebels.
"We honor our brave troops who gallantly sacrified their lives to defeat communist insurgents, Islamic separatists, and other threats to our sovereignty, especially those who took part in the successful liberation of Marawi," Duterte said.
The President also mentioned police officers who maintain peace and order and implements the fight against illegal drugs.
"We honor dedicated police officers who, through the intensified campaign against illegal drugs, have made our neighborhoods, communities, and businesses safer and more conducive to growth and development," the President said.
Other government officials who joined the President during the event were Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Carlito Galvez Jr, and National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chairman Rene Escalante. (PIA-NCR)
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