On the Day of Valor, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. commended Filipino people for showing the world their &ldquo;indomitable spirit&rdquo; in the face of challenges and adversity.&nbsp;
In his message, the President pointed out that the country has faced numerous challenges that "tested our faith yet showed the world the indomitable spirit of every Filipino."
&ldquo;Defined by our feats rather than our trials, we have emerged as a nation that stands tall and proud, guided by the principles of justice, truth and democracy,&rdquo; Marcos said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have staunchly proven time and again that we are never the same after each adversity for we always rise to meet every challenge head-on with grit, grace and determination,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;
To honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in pursuit of democracy and freedom, Marcos said that &ldquo;we may also reexamine our values and honor their lives by speaking up against discrimination, extending help to those in need and working toward a better future.&rdquo;
&ldquo;May we also learn to make wise and sound decisions so that we may address our country&rsquo;s pressing problems with compassion and concern for others,&rdquo; he noted.&nbsp;
As the nation commemorates the sacrifices of the country&rsquo;s forefathers who fought long and hard for its freedom, the President called on Filipinos to &ldquo;bear in mind that our actions today determine the future of our country, including the succeeding generations.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Together, let us strive toward developing a more humane, fair, and progressive society that allows our citizenry to relish their liberty and achieve their individual and collective aspirations,&rdquo; he said.
<div>On Monday,&nbsp;Marcos leads the state ceremony for the Araw ng Kagitingan at the Dambana ng Kagitingan, or the Mount Samat National Shrine in Bataan.&nbsp;</div>

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Marcos commends Filipinos 'indomitable spirit' on Day of Valor