Presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao reminded the public the reason the national hero sacrificed his life for his fellow Filipinos.
Presidential candidate Sen. Manny Pacquiao on Thursday joined the country in commemorating Jose Rizal's martyrdom, reminding the public the reason Rizal sacrificed his life for his fellow Filipinos.
"Ibinuwis ni Rizal ang kanyang buhay upang buhayin ang ating damdamin at imulat sa ating isipan ang kawalan ng katarungan sa ating lipunan. Ipinabatid ni Rizal na ang Pilipinas ay dapat para sa mga Pilipino at hindi sa mga dayuhang naghahari-harian at nagmamalupit sa atin," Pacquiao said in a statement on the 125th anniversary of Rizal's death.Rizal, the most recognizable of all of the country's national heroes, awakened the Filipinos’ sense of nationalism through his writings.
"Ipinamulat sa atin ni Rizal ang ating karapatan na supilin ang mali at ipaglaban ang tama kahit ang katumbas nito ay ang ating buhay," said Pacquiao.Pacquiao added that Luneta Park where Rizal was shot holds a special part in his heart. The park played a role in more important stages of his life. "Dito ako natutulog noong ako ay unang napadpad sa Maynila, dito ako tumatakbo para mag-ensayo noong ako naging boksingero at dito ako unang humarap sa bayan noong ako ay mag file ng aking Certificate of Candidacy upang tumakbo bilang pangulo," said Pacquiao."Sana lang huwag po nating sayangin ang alaala ni Gat Jose Rizal. Manindigan tayo para sa tama. Labanan natin ang mga nagsasamantala sa ating bayan.
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