Message
of
His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III
President of the Philippines
On the occasion of the Bonifacio Day

[Released on November 30, 2015]

The Filipino nation is united in commemorating Bonifacio Day. We pay tribute to a hero revered for his boldness in defending our motherland and for his determination to edify himself in the ways of his time—Andres Bonifacio.

More than a century after he led a revolution for independence, Bonifacio remains a vital source of inspiration for Filipinos. He has shown us how to rise above our circumstance and bring glory to our nation. May his example etch into our consciousness the responsibility we bear in advancing our country. As we are reintroduced to this everyman who helped bequeath to us a future of freedom and dignity, may we also find in ourselves the courage to bolster our people’s progress and contribute to realizing a more equitable and harmonious tomorrow.

The most recent chapter in our narrative reveals the strength we inherited from our ancestors: The united force of our citizenry has positively transformed the Philippine landscape and overcome the corruption that has long afflicted our society. May our solidarity endure as we journey further along the Daang Matuwid, maximize the possibilities of our resurgence, sustain our Republic’s reform, and continue our pursuit of inclusiveness and justice.

Let this occasion invigorate our community as we set forth grander aspirations.

(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III

MANILA
30 November 2015