By Mario Casayuran
The opposition Liberal Party (LP) said on Monday it stands as one in celebrating the heroism of Gat Jose Rizal, who throughout his life worked to lift up the condition of Filipinos and his country under siege.
(MANNY LLANES / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)
‘’In the uncompromising stand of our national hero against tyranny and abuses, we are inspired to follow in his footsteps. In his triumphs and sacrifices, we are invigorated to remain unwavering in our duty to be compassionate, hopeful, and persevering in building a future the succeeding generations deserve,’’ the LP said.
Through Senator Francis N. Pangilinan, party president, the LP asked Filipinos to remember Rizal for his fortitude and love of country, for fighting for the rights of all Filipinos and for truth.
‘’May we have his courage and strength to speak out against abuses and injustices that we still confront today,’’ Pangilinan said.
Pangilinan, a member of the Senate minority bloc, said the call to action and service remains resonant and clear today as it was during the time of our great forebears.
‘’Small steps or giant leaps, let us always choose the path of courage and heroism,’’ he added.