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Pimentel calls for preservation of freedom on Independence Day
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III urged Filipinos to cherish the nation's birth and remember the sacrifices of their ancestors as the country commemorates its 126th Independence Day.
He emphasized the need to preserve the spirit of freedom and independence for future generations.
Pimentel identified inflation, unemployment, poverty, corruption, and crime as the "modern-day enemies" that Filipinos face today.
He called for collective action to overcome these burdens and build a prosperous, just, and inclusive nation.
Senator Robinhood Padilla also highlighted the ongoing struggle against poverty, emphasizing the need for freedom from it.
Padilla stressed prioritizing freedom from poverty over external enemies and criticized the country's reliance on imported food.
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