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Aquino lauds modern-day heroes in Nat’l Heroes’ Day rites

MANILA, Philippines — President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the commemoration of National Heroes Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Monday (August 25). This year’s theme is “Bayaning Pilipino: Lumalaban para sa Makatuwiran at Makabuluhang Pagbabago.” In his speech, President Aquino urged each Filipino citizen to emulate the noble deeds of our heroes. He also lauded the country’s modern-day heroes who choose to empower their […]