President Rodrigo Duterte urged Filipinos to follow the steps set by our country’s heroes to pursue the common good amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“The challenges of the past year have tested our character as a nation,” Duterte said in a message marking the 123rd Philippine Independence Day.
“Each of us have been called upon to be heroes in our own right in fighting for our survival and devoting ourselves to the common good just as our heroes did more than a century ago,” Duterte added.
RELATED STORY: Dubai witnesses in-person flag raising ceremony for 123rd Philippine Independence Day celebrations
“With their noble example inspiring us, we look forward to a brighter future filled with hope that we will overcome the challenges brought by this pandemic. May the patriotic fireball continue to burn in our hearts,” he continued.
The Philippines has been grappling with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
The country has a total of 1,300,349 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 22,507 deaths.
Amid the pandemic, Filipinos continue to demonstrate the bayanihan spirit, the selfless act of medical frontliners and various initiatives to survive the pandemic. (TDT)
