Heroism lives on in the hearts of farmers, medics, OFWs, civil servants, citizens — Bongbong Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — The legacy of heroism continues to live on in the hearts of medical professionals, farmers, overseas Filipino workers, laborers, civil servants, uniformed personnel and ordinary citizens, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Monday as the nation commemorates National Heroes Day.

In his message, Marcos remembered the “countless men and women of extraordinary courage and valor who fought and sacrificed to establish and preserve this nation.”

“We remember and honor 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,” Marcos said.

“We must never forget them as their legacy of heroism lives on in the hearts of our medical professionals, civil servants, uniformed personnel, and ordinary citizens who toil daily to keep the Filipino dream alive,” the President added.

According to Marcos, the deeds of the modern heroes not only remind us of the nobility of our race, but also invite us to take part in the “difficult but rewarding” task of nation-building.

“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 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.

Marcos is set to attend the National Heroes Day event at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on Monday morning.

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