Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla urged officials and employees of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to emulate the heroes of World War II in doing their work as the country celebrates the Day of Valor on Tuesday, April 9.

“Let this day inspire us to become heroes in our own little way, the ‘modern day heroes’ of the Department -- steadfast to the Rule of Law,” Remulla said in a statement. 

He said the Day of Valor commemorates “the lives of unsung heroes who stood up against the Japanese forces during World War II.” "We are reminded of our forebears who fought for this country’s victory,” he also said. 

He expressed belief that personnel of the DOJ are like those who fought in World War II and are “a hero on your own.”

“You face the toughest battles each day not only at work but perhaps even within the solitude of your homes, struggling every moment to make each day better than yesterday for ourselves and loved ones,” Remulla pointed out. 

“You have sacrificed so much of your time and your family in the interest of public service,” he said. 

He cited the DOJ’s lawyers who “even defied the lure of lucrative practice to prosecute people who continue to abuse our country and people.”

“Buong tapang at tikas nating harapin ang responsibilidad na nakapatong sa ating mga balikat bilang mga lingkod bayan (Let us bravely face the responsibilities placed on our shoulders as public servants),” Remulla urged. 

“Ang Araw ng Kagitingian ay para sa bawat kawani ng ating Departamento na nagsusumikap na umangat sa buhay sa pamamagitan ng tapat na paglilingkod sa kapwa nang walang hinihintay na anumang kapalit (The Day of Valor is for every DOJ personnel who put the efforts to uplift their lives through honest service to the public without expecting anything in return),” he added.