VP Sara on Independence Day: ‘Remember the ideals we fight for’

Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday urged the public to remember the heroism of the country's forefathers as the Philippines marked its 126 years of independence.

Speaking in a ceremony in Davao City for the Independence Day celebration, Duterte said that the freedom that Filipinos experience now is a result of the efforts of the country's ancestors to reclaim their rights and to govern the country as a sovereign nation. 

“Today we are gathered to commemorate 126 years of sovereignty, as well as to honor this great legacy left to us by our forefathers who displayed true courage, bravery, and patriotism,” she said in her speech.

“On Independence Day, we do not only celebrate our liberation but also place emphasis on the importance of remembering the adversities we have overcome and the ideals we fight for.” 

In a separate message, Duterte said that Independence Day reminds Filipinos to continue helping one another and unite towards a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Philippines.

The Vice President also led the flag-raising ceremony and the wreath-laying ceremony at Rizal Park in Davao City. —VAL, GMA Intetgrated News