Duterte to Pinoys: Become a hero like Bonifacio

By Prince Golez

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday urged Filipinos to emulate the traits of Andres Bonifacio as the nation commemorated the 158th birth anniversary of the man who led the revolution against Spanish rule.

“I call on our kababayans to emulate Gat Andres Bonifacio’s strong sense of civic duty, courage, love of country in our daily lives even in the simplest ways,” Duterte said in a speech during the Bonifacio Day rites in San Juan City.

The President encouraged every Filipino to “become a hero” like Bonifacio by participating actively in nation-building efforts, such as activities that respond to Covid-19 crisis.

“The bravery and patriotism of Gat Andres Bonifacio and many of our forebears who fought against foreign dominators must serve as our guiding post in beating the odds that hinder our progress as a people and as a nation,” he said.

Meanwhile, Duterte thanked the National Historical Commission of the Philippines for the restoration of the 19th century underground water reservoir of “El Deposito” as this gives the new generation of Filipinos a glimpse of the country’s long and colorful history and heritage.

“I believe that by visiting and honoring our past we will be able to impart a stronger sense of nationhood to the present and future generations of Filipinos,” he concluded.

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