On Rizal Day, Duterte urges Filipinos to embody hero's patriotism, idealism

President Rodrigo Duterte leads a ceremony commemorating the martyrdom of the national hero at the Rizal National Monument in Rizal Park on December 30, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte called on Filipinos to embody the patriotism and idealism of Jose Rizal as he urged them to honor COVID-19 frontliners on the national hero’s 125th death anniversary on Thursday.

“As we commemorate Rizal’s contribution to our freedom and self-determination, may we continue to honor him by exemplifying patriotism and idealism in all our endeavors as well as by fostering a greater sense of nationalism among the Filipino youth,” Duterte said.

The chief executive lauded those working at the COVID-19 frontlines for their heroism.

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