Nograles pays tribute to ‘faceless heroes’ of EDSA

House assistant majority leader and Davao City First District congressman Karlo B. Nograles yesterday paid tribute to the thousands of heroes of the 1986 EDSA Revolution as he enjoined everyone to celebrate the opportunity given to Filipinos to chart history through a bloodless revolt 27 years ago.
 “We should be thankful for the heroism displayed by countless of nameless and faceless Filipinos who, in the face of adversity and threat, showed courage and love for countrymen and our nation,” Nograles said in a press statement commemorating the February 25, 1986 EDSA Revolution.
“In the sight of tanks and guns, Filipinos locked arms to battle violence with non-violence. We also celebrate the opportunity given us to rewrite our history by closing a dark chapter and opening a new one filled with hope,” Nograles also said while similarly paying similar tribute to those who were behind Davao City’s contribution to the 1986 People Power Revolution.
In his People Power Revolution Anniversary message, the young House leader urged Filipinos to draw inspiration from EDSA in the country’s continuing search for progress and prosperity.
“Many years after EDSA revolution, we continue to struggle to reach our dreams for a truly peaceful and progressive Philippines even as we are still beset with accounts of violence and poverty all over the country,” Nograles said. “But by remembering the past we are inspired to carry out the task of building our nation up with greater resiliency and fortitude.”
Nograles said like any Filipino who values the lessons of EDSA, he is ready to do his part in nation-building. “We must remember EDSA by each one of us doing our part to give every Filipino their proper due – proper opportunity for education, work, health and protection,” he said.
The reelectionist congressman stressed that on top of lawmaking, the projects he delivers to Davao City’s First District are his way of giving what is due to the people.  
Nograles cited his Scholarship Program under the Oplan Kaalam that provides education to poor but deserving students; his Jobs Fair Program under the Oplan Kabuhayan to help the unemployed land a job; the Livelihood Programs still under the Oplan Kabuhayan to add more opportunities for living; and the Congressional Medical Assistance Program supplemented by medical missions to build healthy communities in Davao City’s First District.