Cebu Marks Rizal Day with Calls to Confront Corruption, Moral Decay

On Rizal Day, Marcos urges Filipinos to ‘choose country over personal interests’

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, December 30, urged Filipinos to follow the path taken by national hero Jose Rizal and “choose country over personal interests.” Marcos, who made the call in his message on Rizal Day, led the 129th anniversary of the heroism and martyrdom of Rizal at the Rizal Monument in Manila, accompanied by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their children, including House Majority Leader Sandro…

Cebu marks Rizal Day with calls to confront corruption, moral decay

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuanos on Tuesday marked the 129th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal with a pointed call to confront corruption, apathy, and the erosion of values—ills the national hero warned against more than a century ago and which leaders say continue to threaten the nation today. Local officials, uniformed services, […]...Keep on reading: Cebu marks Rizal Day with calls to confront corruption, moral decay

Marcos to Filipinos on Rizal Day: Choose country over personal interest

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on all Filipinos to always choose the country over personal interests, imbibing the legacy of national hero Jose Rizal.Marcos made the call as he joined the nation in commemorating Rizal Day.In his message, he urged Filipinos to use Rizal’s life and martyrdom as a compass in navigating challenges by upholding patriotism, truth, and responsible citizenship.“Through his writing…

VP Sara urges Filipinos on Rizal Day: Let’s stand for truth, justice

Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday urged Filipinos to find the courage to stand for truth and justice as they remember the sacrifices of national hero Jose Rizal.

Marcos to Filipinos on Rizal Day: Choose country over self-interest

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to place compassion and national interest above personal gain, invoking the legacy of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal amid renewed public calls for integrity and accountability in government. In his Rizal Day message today, Dec. 30, Marcos said Rizal’s life and martyrdom continue to serve as a […]