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HOUSE leaders
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yesterday urged
Filipinos to
keep patriotism
alive by showing
"malasakitD to the needy and by
following the .country's laws
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HouseMajorityLeader
and{eyte Rep. Martin Ro.
mualdez, who chairs the
House committee on rules,
extolled the "malasakit"
(compassion) and heroism
ofFilipinos, especiallythose
who fought for the coun-
try's freedom a4d democ-
raq.
"Wecanallbeheroesin
our dwn lives, every one of
us, if we can only rise above
personal interests by sim-
ply obeying the laws of the
land and Constitution, such
as fighting comrptioq ex-
ercising defensive driving,
proper disposal of garbage,
and showing malasakit to
the needy," said Romual-
dez, president of the La-
kas-Christian Muslim
Democrats (CMD) and
Philippine Constitution
Association (Philconsa)
who also paid tribute to the
sacrifices of war heroes and
their families as the nation
conunemorated National
Heroes'Day yesterday.
"I-Et's not forget their
malasakit, heroism, great-
ness and sacrifices in liber-
ating the country from in-
vaders" The democracy we
have been enjoying was
carved byblood on the pag-
es of historybecause of their
selfless dedication and in-
valuable service to keep our
freedom alive. We have to
ensure a meaningfuI obser-
vance of Nafional Heroes
Dayby always giving due
respect and recognition to
their heroism and to contin-
ue finding compassion in-
spiration, hope, and love to
their grelhress and patrio-
tism," added Romualdez,
a lawyer and banker.
Lr his speedr at the Lib-
i.g* ng mga Baya4i yes-
terday, Speaker Alan Peter
Cayetano also honored the
gteaturess and heroism of
Filipinos who fought the
war.
"We stand here today
on this sacred ground t6
honor our brave heroes who
havededicated their lives
to secure the liberties that
we enjoy today. Wehonor
the valiant men and worn-
en who have braved perse-
cution and oppression, have
faced harm and even death
all in the name of justice,
equality and freedom,"
said Cayetano. who also
recognized the sacrifices of pinos everywhere a
the officers and members huppy National Heroes'
of the Armed Forces of the Day. I believe that ours
Philippines (AFP), Philip- is a truly brave and dig-
pine National Police (PNP), nified race, and that Pi-
Bureau of Jail Management noys from all walks of
and Penology (BIMP), Bu- life still display vari-
reau of Fire Protection ous acts of heroism to-
(BFM), and National Bu- -day," said Rep. Yedda
reau oflrvestigation (NBI), Romualdez,wife of Rep.
overseas Filipino workers Martin Romualdez and
(OFWs) and athletes for former chairperson of
thecountry. the House committee
"Today,wepaytribute on accounts.
hot just to the heroes whose Magdalo party-list
statues adorn edifices, or Rep.Manuel Cabochan
whose portraits appear in III asked Filipinos to
our cu.rrency, whose ex- "protect the peace and
ploits are immortalized in sovereignty" of the Phil-
the arurals of this nation's ippines that heroes
history. We dedicate this fought for before.
day especially to the un- "Our nation at
named heroes who have present is seemingly be-
shed blood, sweat, tearq in ing brought back to the
the defense.of this nation times when our inde-
and the values it represent. pendence was being
We dedicate this day to the threatened by the colo--
unifornied personriel, the niz€rs. Our control now
AFP, PNP, BIMP, Bureau over our waters, and
of Fire, for the law enforcers even our lands, are be-
like the NBI. But even to our ing challenged by for-
OFWS who have made eign aggressors. Ang
rnany sacrifices, to oul ath- ating mga mangingisda
at sundalo ay patuloy
letes that are preparing for
the South East Asian na tinatakot at hina-
Games to represent our harass. Ang ating mga
corintry- for the many sac- batas ay pinagsasawa-
rifices that they have inade lang-bahala at binabas-
and are making" said Cay- tos. We, the present gen-
etano. e_ration of. Filipinos,
should not let our na-
tionbe trampled on like
this. I urge the current
administration to view
this day as a reminder
on its obligation to as-
sert our rights in our
territory and protect
our national interests.
Irikewise, it is our hope
that this day be a con-
stant inspiration to our
armed forces in the ful-
fillment of their sworn
duty," said Cabochan.
Deputy Speaker and
Rep. Yedda Marie Antique Rep. Loren
Kittilstvedt Romualdez: I
believe that ours is a truly Legarda said Filipinos
do need not to di-e just
brave and dignified racd,
and that Pinoys from all to become heroes.
uralks of life still disptay "We need not die to
various acts of trer<iism be a hero. We only need
today. to be a faithful st-eward
Tingog party-list ' of the law, and know
Rep. Yedda Marie Kit- and serve our purpose/
tilstvedt Romualdez, like what our bverseas
chairperson of the Filipino workers, ath-
House committee on letes and artists, teach-
welfare of children, ers, soldiers, policemen,
credited the sacrifices doctors, nurses and oth-
of war heroesbehind the er professionalg, volun-
country's democracy teers, philanthropists,
and the rights being en' community leaders,
ioy.Sd nowadays by Fil- farmers and fisherfolk,
lplnos. , and mothers and fathers
"I wish to greet Fili- do," said Legarda.