Valor may be shown through little acts of kindness, says Marcos

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raises his hand during a press briefing in Malacañang on February 6, 2025 (INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ)

PILAR, Bataan — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reminded Filipinos that valor is not just about “strength and resolve in the face of adversity.”

He said this quality can also be shown through little acts of kindness that have a positive effect on people.

He gave this message for the observance of the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan on Wednesday.

“I join the entire Filipino nation in commemorating the Day of Valor or Araw ng Kagitingan,” Marcos said.

“In honoring our forebears, may we recognize that valor is not solely about strength and resolve in the face of adversity but also about small acts of compassion, generosity, and kindness that create meaningful ripples of positive change in our communities,” he said.

Marcos noted that the remarkable stories of all Filipinos, who proved their patriotism during World War II, continue to inspire the present generation in “building a country worthy of their sacrifice.”

The president further said, “Indeed, this year’s commemoration shows that our country is a cradle of heroes and heroines—a home of noble men and women who, regardless of risk or cost, willingly gave a part of themselves and even their lives for the sake of their beloved nation.”

“Through acts of genuine service and self-offering to the nation, we can prove that we are not only made of the same noble stock as our noteworthy ancestors but also the rightful heirs of their heroic legacy and the faithful successors of their struggle to build a strong, secure and prosperous Bagong Pilipinas,” he added.