Nagbigay ng kaniyang mensahe si Vice President at Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte kaugnay sa komemorasyon o paggunita sa naging paghambalos ng super typhoon Yolanda sa Kabisayaan, noong Nobyembre 8, 2013.
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Mababasa at mapapanood ang kaniyang mensahe sa kaniyang Facebook account na "Inday Sara Duterte."
Panawagan ni VP Sara na alalahanin at bigyang-pugay ang mga taong naapektuhan ng nabanggit na kalamidad.
"Assalamualaikum."
"Madayaw ug Maayong adlaw kaninyong tanan, magandang araw sa inyong lahat."
"As we mark the commemoration of Typhoon Yolanda, we come together to remember and honor the lives that were tragically taken away during one of the most devastating natural disasters in our history. Typhoon Yolanda, left an indelible mark on our hearts, but it also revealed the extraordinary resilience and strength of those who were affected. In the midst of unimaginable destruction, we witnessed the unwavering spirit of Filipinos, who rose above adversity and rebuilt their lives with determination and courage," aniya.
Sa pagpapatuloy, "This commemoration serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of disaster risk reduction, climate change mitigation, and disaster preparedness. It is crucial that we learn from the lessons of the past and take proactive steps to prevent such catastrophic events from happening again."
Kaugnay pa nito, nanawagan pa si VP Sara na patuloy na pangalagaan ang kalikasan sa pamamagitan ng pagsuporta sa proyekto ng Office of the Vice President (OVP) sa pagtatanim ng milyong puno hanggang 2028.
"And true to our panata na maging makakalikasan, we extend an invitation to all of you and humbly request your support in joining us as partners for PagbaBAGo, A Million Trees, a project of the Office of the Vice President to plant a million trees by year 2028."
"Likewise, by investing in resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, and education on disaster preparedness, we can safeguard our communities and mitigate the impact of future calamities."
Binigyang-pagkilala rin ng OVP ang effort ng responders, rescue teams, volunteers at humanitarian organizations na agad na nagpapaabot ng tulong at saklolo sa mga ganitong klaseng sitwasyon at pagkakataon.
"Let us also acknowledge the tireless efforts of our brave first responders, volunteers, and humanitarian organizations who, during those darkest days, worked tirelessly to provide aid, support, and solace to those in need. Their dedication and selflessness were instrumental in helping affected communities rebuild their lives and regain hope for a brighter future."
"Today, as we remember the lives lost, let us unite in solidarity and recommit ourselves to creating a safer, more resilient future defined by sustainable development. Together, we can build communities that are better prepared to face the challenges posed by natural disasters and climate change."
"Mga kababayan, patuloy tayo maging MATATAG sa pagtaguyod ng isang Bansang Makabata at mga Batang Makabansa. Ang lahat ng ating ginagawa ay para sa Diyos, Bayan, at Pamilyang Pilipino."
"Shukran," pagwawakas na pagbati ng Pangalawang Pangulo.