Romualdez to Pinoys: Be a hero for the country and for others

AS the country commemorates its 125th Independence Day, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday called on all Filipinos to awaken the spirit of heroism, help free the country from poverty and overcome present challenges as a gesture of gratitude to the country’s heroes.

Romualdez issued the message after leading the wreath-laying ceremony at the Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan City as part of the rites to commemorate the country’s Independence Day.

“On this day, let’s awaken the heroism in each of us,” said the

House Speaker in Filipino. He said the occasion calls for everyone to reflect and learn from the lessons left for us by our heroes, like Gat Andres Bonifacio, the Father of the Philippine Revolution.

Romualdez said the country still needs heroes, like Bonifacio, in the present generation although they may not need to take up arms and fight for liberty.

“As far as I’m concerned, the fight between Gat Andres and our other heroes is not over yet,” he added.

The fight for the country’s freedom, Romualdez explained, is not

Govt told to enforce mercury phaseout in dental amalgam just against foreign invaders but also to free the people from the shackles of poverty and hunger.

ATOXIC chemicals watchdog on Monday reiterated the call to enforce the phase out of mercury in dental restorative procedures.

BANToxics issued the call following the lapse of the deadline under the 3-year transitory period, which effectively bans the use of mercury in dental restorative procedures and its use in clinics and schools.

This follows an earlier ban on the import of liquid mercury for use in dental amalgam and its use in children 14 years old and below, pregnant women, and nursing mothers.

“It is also a fight to end hunger. Fight to experience a comfortable life and fight to ensure a better future,” he added.

“Be a hero to uplift your family. Take action to be part of the solution. Be a hero for the country and for others,” he said.

Expressing thanks on behalf of the House of Representatives for the privilege to be part of the historic occasion, Romualdez also vowed to do his part in the effort to uplift the lives of Filipinos.

Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz