Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday urged the Filipinos to be heroes by getting vaccinated and following health protocols.
VP Leni published her message for National Heroes’ Day that is celebrated today, August 30.
“Ngayong National Heroes’ Day, kinikilala natin ang giting, sakripisyo, at kadakilaan hindi lang ng mga tanyag na bayani ng ating lahi, kundi pati ng napakaraming Pilipinong nag-alay ng buhay para sa bayan. Di man naitala ng kasaysayan ang kanilang pangalan at pinanggalingan, nabubuhay sa atin ang kanilang pinangarap at pinaghirapan: Isang bansang mas ligtas, mas malaya, mas makatao,” she said.
(On National Heroes’ Day, we recognize the courage, sacrifice, and greatness not only of the famous heroes of our race but also of the many Filipinos who sacrificed their lives for the country. Although history does not record their names and origins, we live in what they dreamed and worked for: A safer, freer, more humane nation.)
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VP Leni: Heroism can be found beyond the battlefield
“Patunay sila: Bawat Pilipino, puwedeng maging bayani. At ang totoo nga—lalo ngayong panahon ng krisis—bawat Pilipino, tinatawag na maging bayani. Hindi kailangang magarbo ang pagkilos; bawat hakbang, gaano man kaliit, ay kabayanihan basta nakatuon sa kapwa. Sa panahong ito, kabayanihan ang pagsisilbi sa propesyong medikal; ang pagpapabakuna; ang pagsunod sa health protocols; ang pagbabahagi ng katotohanan at pagpalag sa kasinungalingan; ang pagtulong sa nangangailangan sa abot ng makakaya,” VP Leni added.
(They prove it: Every Filipino can be a hero. And the truth is — especially in this time of crisis — every Filipino is called to be a hero. The action doesn’t have to be pompous; every step, no matter how small, is heroic as long as it is focused on the fellow. During this time, service to the medical profession was heroic; the vaccination; adherence to health protocols; the sharing of truth and the disposition of lies; helping the needy as much as possible.)
VP Leni added, “Today reminds us: Heroism can be found beyond the gallows or the battlefield.”
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