VP Duterte urges Filipinos to emulate Rizal’s patriotism


Vice President Sara Duterte, on Rizal Day, urged the public to follow the national hero’s fearless patriotism and love for the country through his writings.
“Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang mga akda, ipinamana ni Dr. Jose Rizal ang diwa ng walang-takot na pagmamahal sa bayan at ang pangarap ng tunay na kalayaan na nakabatay sa liwanag ng kaalaman,” she said in a statement on Tuesday, Rizal Day.
“Ang tunay na aral ni Rizal ay malinaw: Ang kalayaan ay hindi lamang paglaya mula sa puwersang dayuhan, kundi pati na rin ang paglaya ng ating isip at damdamin mula sa pang-aabuso, pagkawatak-watak, at kasamaan,” the Vice President added.
By commemorating Rizal’s sacrifices, Duterte said she hopes the strength and courage of Filipinos will be restored, urging them to stand up for truth and justice.
“Huwag nating hayaang mamatay ang diwa ng karunungan at pagkakaisa,” she said.
“Ang tunay at pangmatagalang pagbabago ay nagsisimula at nagmumula sa malalim na pag-aaral, moral na integridad, at sama-samang pagkilos sa ating komunidad at mga institusyon,” the Vice President added.
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