One thing I am certain of, our nation is yearning for heroes. As we cast our gaze backward, we find ourselves repeatedly drawn to historical epochs such as the Philippine Revolution, World War II, and the Edsa People Power Revolution for our heroic icons. When our national anthem is sung, the usual accompanying imagery — Filipino soldiers trudging the Death March, Lapulapu felling Magellan, and the valiant fighters of the Philippine Revolution — evokes a sense of dull admiration that highlights a yearning for fresh heroism.

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