Andres Bonifacio monument, Kartilya ng Katipunan (INQUIRER.net photo / CATHY MIRANDA)
MANILA, Philippines — On Andres Bonifacio Day (November 30), President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. believes Filipinos should offer their lives, wisdom, skills, and more for the country.
Marcos’ speech for Bonifacio’s birth anniversary was delivered by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin at Bonifacio National Monument in Caloocan city.
“Sa diwa ng bayaning si Gat Andres Bonifacio, tayo’y tinatawag, hindi lamang na ialay ang ating buhay para sa Inang Bayan, kundi pati na ang pagbuhos ng ating kahusayan, galing, tapang, at oras, upang ang bawat hakbang natin ay maging ilaw ng pag-asa at inspirasyon para sa ating mga kababayan,” said Marcos.
(In the spirit of Andres Bonifacio, we are called, not just to offer our lives for the motherland, but to devote our wisdom, excellence, courage, and time so that every step we take becomes a beacon of hope and inspiration to our countrymen.)
The President said Andres Bonifacio can be seen in ordinary Filipinos.
He said the Filipino hero made a huge sacrifice – he stopped his studies to support his family.
“Si Andres Bonifacio ay isang ordinaryong Pilipino na nangarap at nagpamalas ng kakaibang giting, katatagan, at pamumuno sa oras ng matinding pangangailangan,” said Marcos.
(Andres Bonifacio is an ordinary Filipino who dreamt and showed extraordinary grit, dignity, and leadership in a time of extreme hardship.)