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Marcos urges Filipinos to honor WWII heroes through nation-building
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to protect national sovereignty and translate wartime sacrifices into tangible improvements in daily life as the country commemorated the 82nd anniversary of the historic Leyte Gulf Landings.
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PALO, Leyte — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged Filipinos to honor the sacrifices of World War II heroes by safeguarding the nation's sovereignty and converting their legacy into concrete action that benefits citizens.
Speaking during commemorative events marking the 82nd anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings, Marcos emphasized that freedom must be tangible and accessible to ordinary Filipinos through improved food security, stable employment, and safe communities.
The president's remarks underscored the connection between historical commemoration and contemporary nation-building, framing the protection of national interests as a continuation of the struggle waged by wartime combatants decades ago.
The Leyte Gulf Landings, which took place in October 1944, marked a pivotal moment in Philippine history when Allied forces, including Filipino soldiers and guerrillas, launched operations to liberate the archipelago from Japanese occupation during World War II.