Manila: A stronger and more prosperous Philippines cannot be built by its leaders alone, but by every Filipino willing to act with compassion, conviction, and love of country, Speaker Faustino 'Bojie' Dy III said Monday. In a video message on National Heroes Day, Dy urged Filipinos to honor the nation's heroes by doing their part, however small, to build the country they fought for.
According to Philippines News Agency, Dy highlighted the collective effort required from all Filipinos to foster national growth. He stated, "Dahil ang isang mas maunlad at matatag na Pilipinas ay hindi lamang itinatayo ng mga lider. Itinatayo ito ng bawat Pilipinong may malasakit at paninindigan," emphasizing the role of every compassionate Filipino in nation-building.
Dy encouraged citizens to honor the country's heroes not merely through remembrance but also by contributing to the strengthening of the nation. He remarked, "Ngayong National Heroes Day, alalahanin natin ang mga bayani ng ating nakaraan at higit sa lahat mahalin natin ang ating bayan at kapwa upang lalo pang pagtibayin ang Pilipinas na kanilang ipinaglaban."
Furthermore, Dy imparted the significance of National Heroes Day as both a commemoration and a call to duty for the current generation. He mentioned, "Ang ating mga bayani ay nag-iwan sa atin ng isang mahalagang pamana: ang paniniwalang may mga bagay na higit na mahalaga kaysa sa sarili - ang bayan, ang kapwa, at ang kinabukasan ng susunod na henerasyon."
In his message, Dy urged Filipinos to uphold values such as integrity, respect, compassion, courage, and patriotism amid rapid societal and global changes. He stressed that heroism is accessible to all, stating it is not reserved for famous figures or extraordinary acts but can be expressed through everyday acts of goodness and service.
