MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to place compassion and national interest above personal gain, invoking the legacy of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal amid renewed public calls for integrity and accountability in government. In his Rizal Day message on Tuesday, Marcos said Rizal’s life and martyrdom continue to serve as a moral guide for Filipinos as the nation confronts issues that test public trust, including corruption and misuse of public funds. READ: Rizal Day: Double pay for workers on duty Integrity and accountability “Today, as Filipinos demand integrity and accountability from its leaders, we look […]... Keep on reading: Rizal Day: Marcos urges Filipinos to choose country over self-interest