Courage above Fear: A Tribute to our Athletes and Heroes

Writer: Jossa Corpuz
Moderator: Tobey Fhar Isaac Calayo

The Philippine National Heroes Day is a long-standing occasion that spans ages, a celebration not only for courageous for years but also for unconquerable persons today. It is wise on this day to recognize people who have been involved in uplifting hearts and spirits throughout our country’s rich experience—this includes all Pinoys who parade their needs or dream out loud into sportsmanship or simply dance across dust in their playing fields.

In addition to their athletic abilities and fair play, many athletes are now serving as advocates of mental health, which is a critical issue that has received more attention recently. Unrest in the mind can be caused by the pressure of performing and high expectations from an entire nation. Furthermore, sportsmen such as Diaz and Obiena have revealed the realities behind them, which points out that mental wellness is essential in attaining optimum performance.

Moreover, their brave actions in discussing these subjects publicly would have contributed to combating the state of mental illness in the Philippines by removing its associated stigma. It acts as a strong message that all our latter-day heroes too need care, thus proclaiming the need for advocating for better mental health care across the society.

As we celebrate National Heroes Day, let us not only remember the heroes of our past but also those who inspire us in the present. Our Filipino athletes have shown through their hard work and accomplishments what is expected of modern-day heroes. They show us that heroism is not only alive but is thriving right now.

This day calls on all Filipinos to exhibit traits like resilience, courage, and love for the country as taught by our national heroes even in their daily lives. Whether in the sports field or any other personal venture; certainly everyone can do something significant just like before when they did.

In honor of this National Heroes Day let us keep supporting and encouraging all the relevant people today such that just like before; it will be an enduring source of motivation for the successors in every kind of effort towards excellence.

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