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On Independence Day, Año urges public to fight for liberation from COVID-19
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año lauded the resilience and heroism of Filipinos as the nation celebrated its 122nd Independence Day.
Año highlighted that the same spirit that led to emancipation from Spanish colonization is needed to combat the current challenge of COVID-19.
He urged Filipinos to unite and contribute their efforts to defeat the virus and protect their communities and families.
The DILG Secretary emphasized that celebrating Independence Day should not mean disregarding government guidelines to overcome COVID-19.
Año encouraged citizens to commemorate the day by fighting for liberation from the disease through cooperation with the government and personal discipline.
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