Duterte cites ordinary Filipinos at Nat’l Heroes Day rite

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday honored ordinary Filipinos during the commemoration of National Heroes Day.

“Today, let us honor ordinary Filipinos who, despite the challenges that come their way, continue to work for the well-being [of] their families, the betterment of their communities, and the advancement of our nation. These are our everyday heroes that we need our youth to emulate and look up to,” said Duterte in his speech for the ocassion delivered at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig City.

“It is my sincere hope that as we come together to honor our heroes and celebrate their extraordinary feats and love of country, [we may be] further inspired to embody the ideals and values that they stood up for,” said Duterte.

“Let us all become worthy heirs to their legacy so that we may leave behind to the succeeding generations of Filipinos a nation that they will also proudly give up their lives for,” he added.