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Let’s take a day to say thanks to the heroes who helped build our nation.
“President Benigno Aquino III is expected to lead on Monday the celebration of the National Heroes’ Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City,” reports Alexis Romero in The Philippine Star.
The report noted: “A simple wreath-laying ceremony will be held at around 8 a.m. to commemorate the sacrifices of those who fought for the country’s freedom. Top government, military and police officials, members of the diplomatic corps, students and veterans will also witness the event.”
Army spokesman Col. Benjamin Hao added that “the military will render Aquino full military honors upon his arrival at the cemetery.” He added that “the Army has also directed all its posts, camps, bases and stations to display the national flag at half-mast from 5 a.m. to noon on Monday to honor “Filipino heroes, particularly soldiers fallen during combat or while performing humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations,” Hao said.”
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