(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos on Friday, Dec. 30, called on Filipinos to continue to embody the patriotism and perseverance of national hero Jose RIzal as the country commemorated his 126th death anniversary. In his message during a flag-raising ceremony at Rizal Park, the President also expressed hope Rizal’s determination to achieve real change will empower Filipinos today to become vigilant of ills that beset society. He acknowledged Rizal’s role in effecting change by […]
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President Duterte lauds “new breed of heroes” in Rizal Day message
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, December 30, extolled a “new breed of heroes” as the country celebrates Rizal Day. In his virtual message commemorating the 124th death anniversary of the national hero, and aired during the flag-raising and wreath laying ceremony in Rizal Park in Manila, President Duterte noted that the new breed arose from the “trials we continue to face this year.” He said they “have shown extraordinary courage in the […]
President Duterte to Filipinos on Rizal Day: Emulate the greater good, keep embers of nationalism alive
(Eagle News)-President Rodrigo Duterte expressed hope generations of young Filipinos will emulate the “greater good” of Dr. Jose Rizal, whose heroism is commemorated today. In a statement, Duterte also expressed hope the freedom Filipinos now enjoy as a people “be cherished, be further fortified and be kept thriving through the solidarity that we show in combatting the ills of illegal drugs, corruption and criminality.” “Let us keep the embers of nationalism alive as we courageously […]
President Duterte: Reflect on Jose Rizal’s patriotism
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday urged Filipinos to “reflect” on the patriotism of Jose Rizal as they “strive to continue his worl of building a more united, peaceful and prosperous Philippines.” “May we take this opportunity to recognize Dr. Rizal’s ultimate sacrifice for the sake of our country,” the President said in his message commemorating the 121st anniversary of Rizal’s martyrdom. Duterte recalled how “more than a century ago, Rizal inspired a movement […]





