“May their example gives us courage and strength to endure this pandemic and rise as a stronger and more resilient nation. May we have a solemn commemoration,” Duterte said. | KAguilarINQ
“As we face this unprecedented public health emergency that threatens the very survival of our society, let us all draw strength from the heroism of the veterans of Bataan and the unnamed heroes in the fight against COVID-19,” he added.“May their example gives us courage and strength to endure this pandemic and rise as a stronger and more resilient nation. May we have a solemn commemoration,” he said.
Duterte also hailed troops whom he said “made their last stand in Bataan in defense of our democratic way of life.” “Indeed, we owe to the heroes of our past the liberties that we enjoy today, and their patriotism continues to fuel our enduring pursuit of genuine self-determination,” he said.
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