SA paggunita ng Pilipinas sa Pambansang Araw ng mga Bayani ngayong araw, nagpahayag ang ilang reyna ng Binibining Pilipinas ng kanilang saloobin hinggil dito.
Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental Gabrielle Camille Basiano/ARMIN P. ADINA
Para kay Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental Gabrielle Camille Basiano, mahalaga ang pagdiriwang sa National Heroes Day, “to show to people that there is still kindness, and in order for us to know ourselves more, to know more about our history, and the sacrifices of the people that made a huge impact in our society today.”
Sabi naman ni Bb. Pilipinas second runner-up Stacey Daniela Gabriel na “immensely important” ang pagdiriwang ng bansa sa National Heroes Day sa isang online interview ng Inquirer.
Bb. Pilipinas second runner-up Stacey Daniela Gabriel/ARMIN P. ADINA
“It informs us of our identity, and what it took, and who it took to get us exactly where we are today. Just like Jose Rizal, the namesake of my province, who fought [for] and championed human rights, we must follow suit, and do what we can and use our voices to create a ripple effect of change throughout the country,” sinabi ng reynang kumatawan sa Cainta, Rizal, sa patimpalak noong Hulyo 31.
Samantala, ayon kayi Bb. Pilipinas Globe Chelsea Fernandez, “Our current independence is a legacy from our past. And for me, celebrating National Heroes Day is still significant as we honor and remember our unsung heroes who fought for our country.”
Bb. Pilipinas Globe Chelsea Fernandez/ARMIN P. ADINA
Hinikayat pa ni Gabriel ang mga Filipino “to inspire, as well us educate each other on the significance of celebrating our past and everybody who paved the way for us to have a loving and free and compassionate Philippines.”
Dagdag pa niya, “We still have a long way to go, but, if we recognize our past and those who gave up their lives for our country, we can then be informed on how to better move onward and upward in our future.”
Pinaalalahanan naman ni Fernandez ang mga kababayan na huwag kaligtaan ang sakripisyo ng mga bayani, “because the past taught us to face any adversity that comes our way. Celebrating National Heroes Day reminds us of the qualities of Filipinos that we embody always, to be committed, dedicated and strong.”