CALOOCAN CITY, Aug. 31 (PIA) -- Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Monday called on every Filipino to celebrate National Heroes Day today and remember what he described as the Philippines' modern day heroes--the frontliners battling COVID-19.
"As we continue our fight against COVID-19, let’s remember our modern day heroes, our frontliners, who constantly put their lives at risk for our safety and protection. May their sacrifices not be in vain as we, in the Duterte administration, strive to continue providing the necessary actions for us to heal and recover as one nation," Andanar said in a statement sent to the PIA-NCR.
As he lauded the frontline workers' dedication to help out their fellow Filipinos and risk life and limb amid the global health pandemic, the Secretary likened them to the country's past heroes who rose up to the challenge and served as beacons of hope to a people weary and uncertain amid the prevailing issues.
"Let’s reflect on our history and be reminded of the courage and determination of our nation’s heroes to fight for our freedom and for democracy against colonial and social ills," he said.
"In honor of the spirits of bravery and valor that our heroic ancestors have exuded and handed down to us as inspirations to succeed as a nation, our strong belief and united actions towards our collective development are therefore warranted," he added.
To recall, the National Heroes Day, a regular national holiday, is celebrated on the last Monday in August. It is known in the Philippines as "Araw ng mga Bayani" to honour the bravery of all Filipino heroes who struggled for the nation's freedom, including those who vanished into anonymity.
The event is also meant to draw inspiration from the lives of heroes and emulate their best principles to be agents of genuine transformation for a better Philippines. (PIA NCR)
Source: Philippines Information Agency (pia.gov.ph)
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