(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos on Tuesday, April 9, urged Filipinos to emulate the bravery, integrity and resilience of the heroes and heroines of Bataan amid the challenges he said “are in no way less grave” than before.
In his Day of Valor speech, the President said that while “foul forces continue to threaten us outside and within, endangering the hard-fought gains we made for our country,” it is “precisely during these moments that we must stand by our cherished freedoms and principles, perform our tasks with utmost dedication and diligence, and fight fiercely for a better life and a brighter future.”
He expressed hope that like these heroes and heroines, “we may emerge triumphant in the trials of our time.”
“With the great sacrifices of our progenitors foremost in our minds, let us be inspired to follow their legacy by working together to unitedly realize the Bagong Pilipinas that we aspire for our people,” he said.
“I wish all of us a truly meaningful observance of this significant day,” he added.