EDUCATION Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio has told Filipino youth to honor the memory of the country’s national hero Dr. Jose Rizal by “nurturing our hunger for knowledge and becoming the leaders who will carry our nation forward.”

Duterte-Carpio also said that Rizal’s curiosity and passion for knowledge serve as a beacon, showing the path toward a brighter future.

The Vice President made her remarks during commemoration of Rizal’s 127th death anniversary.

She described the national hero as a “visionary,” “man of immense courage and intellect” who believed in the power of knowledge to ignite change.

“His relentless pursuit of education and enlightenment set the stage for his pivotal role in our nation’s history.”

Duterte-Carpio urged the Filipinos to continue the vision that Rizal ignited and expand his legacy.

“We must be brave in working for reforms and innovations, even if it means making significant sacrifices. Rizal’s life was a testament to the power of courage in the face of adversity.”