Duterte urges Filipinos to work on uplifting society

President Rodrigo Duterte commemorated National Heroes’ Day yesterday, with a short message asking Filipinos to “be everyday heroes” who reach out to those in need and uplift society as a whole, Rappler.com reported.Duterte urged Filipinos to “reflect on our history and honour the brave souls who courageously fought for our freedom and the democratic ideals upon which our nation was founded.”The collective sacrifice of the country’s heroes, Duterte said, “has made it possible for us to enjoy the blessings of liberty and to continue strengthening this great nation that they have left behind. We recognise their heroism not only by erecting statues in their honour, but by uplifting the welfare of the poor and marginalised, for it is through our small deeds that their spirit of valour can live on.”“Let us make our forebears proud of our triumphs as a people by being everyday heroes who will reach out to those who are in need, especially to the ones who have been neglected by society,” Duterte added.“I truly believe that every Filipino is a hero who can build on our vibrant legacy of fortitude and resilience. As we face the future together, I encourage everyone to embody solidarity and sustain our momentum towards positive change not only for ourselves, but for succeeding generations,” he added.