President Benigno S. Aquino III cited the invaluable traits of former President Joseph Ejercito "Erap" Estrada that has inspired the Filipinos in times of hardships and trials as he wished the former president the best of health during his diamond birth anniversary celebration.
In his message during Erap's birthday celebration at the Le Pavilion Metropolitan Park in Pasay City Thursday evening, President Aquino acknowledged Estrada's unique character of dealing with the emotions of the common people and giving them hope to surpass challenges.
"Niyakap kayo ng masang Pilipino at malinaw sa lahat ang dahilan nito… taglay ninyo ang kakayahang tukuyin ang kanilang pulso at kurutin ang kanilang puso," the President said.
"Sa panahon na matumal ang pag-asa, marami ang napanghinaan ng loob na magsumikap sa buhay... kumapit ang masa kay Erap. Dahil sa inyo, napanatag ang loob ni Juan dela Cruz, nagkaroon siya ng kakampi upang harapin ang mga pagsubok sa buhay at nagkaroon siya ng Erap na nakatindig at lumalaban para sa katuparan ng kanyang mga pangarap," he added.
The Chief Executive said that the former president's legacy will forever linger in the minds of the people which will push them to strive further to attain progress.
"Kaya naman, sa pagbibigay-lakas at pag-asa sa mga Pilipino, habang-buhay nang nakatatak si Erap sa kanilang isip at puso... sa inyo pong kaarawan, wala kaming ibang hiling kung hindi ang inyong magandang kalusugan at marami pang taon na magbibigay ng inspirasyon sa bayan, muli maraming salamat at maligayang kaarawan po," President Aquino noted.
During the event, President Aquino shared a table with the celebrator Estrada who turned 75, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr., Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senator Jinggoy Estrada and Presidential sisters Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Pinky Aquino-Abellada and Kris Aquino.
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