Duterte urges Filipinos to emulate heroes' courage against COVID-19

President Rodrigo Duterte urged Filipinos on Friday's Independence Day celebration to emulate the courage of historical heroes in battling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Duterte, in a taped message aired during the ceremony at Rizal Park, emphasized the need for Filipinos to move forward with courage, hope, and optimism.

The president highlighted that while past heroes faced colonial powers, today's challenge is the coronavirus, and he expressed confidence in the nation's ability to overcome it.