House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker’s office)

For House Speaker Martin Romualdez, farmers, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and the women of society are also heroes whose efforts should be hailed and commemorated. 

Romualdez, leader of the 311-strong House of Representatives, gave special mention to them on Monday, Aug. 28 on the occasion of National Heroes' Day. 

“Today, we remember the bravery, courage and patriotism of our heroes who fought for our independence, liberty, democracy, sovereignty, our country, our people. To them, we owe our freedom,” Romualdez said in a statement. 

“We pay tribute to our national leaders, our soldiers, our policemen, our teachers, our government personnel, our local officials, and our barangay officers, for their heroism in safeguarding our nation, keeping the peace and delivering vital public services,” Romualdez said. 

He says that on National Heroes' Day, the nation also recognizes the sacrifices of laborers, especially OFWs, who are oftentimes called “modern day heroes", for working tirelessly for their families and for contributing immensely to the economy. 

The Speaker and Leyte 1st district representative said that along with workers, “We salute our employers, our entrepreneurs - big, small, medium, micro - who serve as drivers of economic growth.” 

“We acknowledge as well the arduous daily toil of our farmers and fisherfolk in support of their loved ones and country’s food requirements. They, too, are our heroes,” he added. 

“We salute every Filipino who does his share in building our nation. Most of all, we honor our women who tend to our families and households. They are our greatest heroes,” Romualdez underscored. 

Romualdez accompanied on Monday President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr., who delivered a speech during the celebration of National Heroes' Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes' Cemetery) in Taguig City.