President Duterte led the Independence Day rites for the second time since his presidency.
President Rodrigo Duterte physically led the Independence Day rites for the second time since assuming his post on June 30, 2016.
On Saturday, President Duterte led the celebration of the country’s 123rd Independence Day at the Bulacan Capitol Grounds in Malolos, Bulacan.
This was President Duterte’s second time to be physically present during the Independence Day rites since his presidency.
In his speech, President Duterte paid tribute to heroes General Gregorio Del Pilar and Marcelo H. Del Pilar.
“I, therefore, consider it a great honor to bestow upon them through their kin… the Order of Lapu-Lapu, in recognition of their extraordinary acts and heroism that serve as the foundation of this nation. On behalf of the Filipino people, let me convey our heartfelt gratitude to General Gregorio Del Pilar at Gat Marcelo H. Del Pilar. Marami pong salamat sa inyong dalawa,” President Duterte said in his speech.
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Aside from this, President Duterte said that a “wall of heroes” was being built at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
Others in attendance were the following: Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, chief General Cirilito Sobejana, Philippine National Police chief Guillermo Eleazar, Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando, and Malolos Mayor Gilbert Gatchalian, among others.
Flag ceremonies and wreath laying were also held in Manila and other areas to mark Independence Day this year.
Earlier, President Duterte encouraged Filipinos to follow the examples of Philippine heroes as the Philippines battled the coronavirus pandemic.
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