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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on National Heroes' Day 2024. Malacañang/File

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Job Manahan

Pia Gutierrez

Jeff Caparas

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175607883758620240826-marcos-national-heroes-day-PCO1708.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on National Heroes&#x27; Day 2024. Malacañang/File</div>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Monday told Filipinos that nation-building is a &quot;constant and unrelenting endeavor,” noting that heroes are “needed throughout the life of a country.”In his National Heroes’ Day message, Marcos described what makes heroes and heroines, saying they were guided by their persuasions rooted in their deep love for the Philippines.“They ventured into the fires of struggle through which their heroic legacy and the destiny of our nation were forged,” the President said in his message. “Their sacrifice becomes the act through which the soul affirms its highest calling and the nation discovers its moral shape,” he said.Aside from this, Marcos said the Philippines continues to produce modern-day heroes, paying tribute to Filipino farmers, fisherfolk, teachers, law enforcers, and scientists.But what makes them extraordinary, he said, is how they fulfill their duty to the country. “As we continue on our journey of nationhood, let us emulate their examples by manifesting our patriotism through acts of genuine service to our people,” his message read.“Through simple but meaningful acts of compassion to our brothers and sisters, we can be our generation&#x27;s heroes, bringing forth the Bagong Pilipinas we aspire,” he added.Vice President Sara Duterte also honored the strength and selfless sacrifices of the country’s silent heroes. “Sa araw na ito, inaalala natin ang kabayanihan ng lahat mga Pilipinong nag-alay ng buhay at lakas para sa kapakanan ng bansang Pilipinas. Kinikilala natin ang kanilang katapangan, kadakilaan, at pagkakaisa upang makamit ang ating kasarinlan,” Duterte said in a statement.“Sa pag-ikot ng panahon at sa pagtakbo ng ating kasaysayan, marami tayong mga bagong bayaning tahimik na nag-aalay ng lakas, talino, at pagsisikap para sa kapwa at sa bansa.”She said these silent heroes include the Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel, teachers, medical workers, and frontline workers who selflessly serve the country.“Pasalamatan din natin ang ating mga Overseas Filipino Workers na nagsisikap, nagsasakripisyo, at tapat na nagtatrabaho para sa kanilang mga pamilya at sa bansa,” Duterte said.“Bigyang-pugay din natin ang lahat ng mga Pilipinong nagbigay ng dangal at papuri sa ating bansa. Sinasalamin nila ang kasipagan, katiyagaan, at katatagan ng mga Pilipinong hindi sumusuko sa anumang laban at tahimik na bumabangon para abutin ang tagumpay,” she continued. Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said heroism “lives on in quiet, everyday acts of service.” “It is in the police officer who responds first in times of danger, the rescuer who braves floods to save lives, and the law enforcer who stands firm against crime despite the risks,” the PNP said in a statement. National Heroes&#x27; Day has been observed in the Philippines since the American colonial period.Originally commemorated during the last Sunday of August, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had the holiday moved to the last Monday of the same month as part of her administration&#x27;s &quot;holiday economics.&quot;

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said the Philippines continues to produce modern-day heroes, paying tribute to Filipino farmers, fisherfolk, teachers, law enforcers, and scientists.

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said the Philippines continues to produce modern-day heroes, paying tribute to Filipino farmers, fisherfolk, teachers, law enforcers, and scientists.

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On National Heroes' Day, Marcos says nation-building a 'constant, unrelenting endeavor'

Job Manahan,

Pia Gutierrez,

Jeff Caparas,

ABS-CBN News

Published Aug 25, 2025 07:41 AM PHT

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Updated Aug 25, 2025 12:43 PM PHT

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