MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr. asked the people to continue honoring the sacrifices of the front-liners despite the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, as the country observes National Heroes’ Day.
“Those are the people who continue to persevere in saving lives in hospitals, in producing our food and other essential supplies, and in keeping our communities safe amid this pandemic,” he said in a statement Sunday.
Faustino made this comment as the Philippines commemorates the lives and legacies of national heroes who have served as pillars of the country’s freedom, independence, and democratic values.
Despite the obstacles brought by the pandemic, Faustino asked all Filipinos to continue honoring the sacrifices of the heroes and to remember that “all be heroes in our own respective fields and in our own little ways.”
Every last Monday of August, the nation honors historical revolutionaries as well as unknown men and women who gave their lives in the fight for independence from colonial authority.
“Likewise, we recognize our modern day heroes who continue to defend and promote Filipino values, principles, and values that form our national identity,” he added.
