In
the 123rd commemoration of Jose Rizal’s death, the Vice president made an effort
to remind everybody that taking shortcuts and using violence cannot lead to
true progress for the country.
In
her message the Vice President of the republic, recalled the martyred hero, through
his writing, stirred the country from sleep to see the problems in the country
that we continue to face to this day.
“Through
his letter to his friend Ferdinand Blumentritt, Rizal gave us a glimpse
into his dream for our motherland,” Robredo said.
Vice President Leonor "Leni" Robredo (photo credit to owner) |
The
Vice President quoted:
We
want the happiness of the Philippines, but we want to obtain it through noble
and just means, for right is on our side and therefore we ought not to do
anything wrong. If I have to act villainously in order to make my country
happy, I would refuse to do it because I am sure that what is built on sand
sooner or later would tumble down.
Robredo
added that the effective way to address the ills of the country is only through
“doing what is right, in the proper way.”
“We
will not attain true progress through hastened and brutal solutions, especially
those that go against the laws,” she added in Filipino.
On Rizal Day, VP Robredo
further urged: “Let us remain true to our principles and convictions so that we
may achieve change that does not leave anyone behind and that gives justice to
all.”
“By
doing what is right and good, we can elevate the lives of our people and bring
prosperity to our beloved Philippines,” she added.
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