Duterte urges Filipino youth to emulate Rizal

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 04:29:29 +0000

PRESIDENT Duterte and daughter Davao Mayor Sara Duterte lead the wreath-laying ceremony for the 123rd Rizal Day in Davao City on Monday. (Keith Bacongco)

DAVAO CITY — President Duterte, who led the 123rd anniversary commemoration of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Rizal Park in Davao City on Monday, wishes that the national hero’s shining example be emulated by the youth.

In a message released by the Malacañang Palace, the President noted that Rizal’s “ardent love of country and unfettered desire to cultivate not only his intellect but also the intelligence of his countrymen have led to a reawakening of the Filipino’s patriotism and sense of responsibility.”

“May the freedom we now enjoy as a people be cherished, be further fortified and be kept thriving through the solidarity that we show in combating the ills of illegal drugs, corruption, and criminality,” he added.

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