Philippines celebrates National Heroes' Day
The Philippines celebrated National Heroes' Day on Monday with top officials recognizing the contributions of front-liners fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Armed Forces chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay highlighted that heroism is innate in everyone, whether uniformed personnel or ordinary citizens.
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana praised current and past heroes for their dedication to building a just, peaceful, and prosperous nation.
Lorenzana called on the public to unite and support each other in combating not only the pandemic but also criminality and terrorism.
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