Malacañang on Friday hailed Filipino COVID-19 frontliners as modern-day heroes as the country celebrated the 159th birth anniversary of Jose Rizal.
“This occasion reminds us of Dr. Rizal’s young life, dedicated to service, which rings a bell in these challenging times,” Roque said in a short statement.
“We are proud to see today modern-day heroes — our courageous frontliners — who rise up to the challenge and serve as beacons of hope to a people weary and fearful of the present global health scare,” he added.
The birth anniversary of Rizal is also a special non-working holiday in his birthplace Laguna.
