Marcos urges Filipinos to emulate patriotism through service on National Heroes' Day

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to honor National Heroes' Day by emulating patriotism through acts of service and compassion.

He emphasized that nation-building is a constant and unrelenting endeavor, noting heroes are needed throughout the life of a country, not just on the battlefield but in everyday life.

Marcos praised Filipino citizens who selflessly serve their nation, saying they fulfill their duty to the country and shape its moral identity through acts of genuine service.

The President encouraged people to emulate these examples by performing meaningful acts of compassion in their daily lives, bringing forth the Bagong Pilipinas we aspire.

National Heroes' Day is observed every last Monday of August to honor Filipinos who fought for freedom and nationhood from revolutionaries against Spanish colonial rule to modern-day frontliners.