President Duterte yesterday urged Filipinos to emulate Andres Bonifacio’s love for country as they fight the social ills that continue to plague society.
Duterte made the statement as the country commemorated the 156th birth anniversary of the Filipino revolutionary leader.
In his Bonifacio Day message, Duterte said the revolutionary leader’s birth anniversary was an auspicious occasion to reflect on his legacy of awakening the Filipino consciousness to fight for their freedom and build an entire nation.
“The Father of the Philippine Revolution has taught us to embody patriotism and take a stand against our oppressors through the civic duties we fulfill as citizens of this great country,” Duterte said.
According to the President, it was through Bonifacio’s courage and selflessness that the Philippines became an independent and vibrant nation that advances ever forward to the future.
“I urge everyone to emulate his love for country in our endeavors as we bring to life the strong and progressive Philippines that he had envisioned for us all,” Duterte said.
“Up to this day, we are challenged to continue his revolution as we liberate ourselves from corruption, criminality, terrorism, illegal drugs, and other social ills that continue to plague our society. Even in death, his great sacrifice persists to ignite the spark of meaningful change so that we can bring this nation he had left behind to greater heights,” he added.
Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo urged the public to be inspired by Bonifacio’s life.
“Our identity as a people is rooted in the revolution the Great Plebeian started in his younger years. As heirs to this worthy cause, it is but fitting that we emulate his revolutionary fervor and continue with the struggle he pursued, together with the other heroes, for the emancipation of our countrymen from foreign dominion,” he said. (Argyll Geducos)
