The Philippines’ Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan) was observed with a community bike tribute ride and fundraiser for the maintenance of Bataan Death March markers and other World War 2 historic sites that commemorate the heroism of Filipino and American soldiers who persisted in defending the country against Japan until they were forced to surrender on April 9, 1942.
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Philippines’ Day of Valor trends with calls to uphold sovereignty, tributes to frontliners
The Philippines’ “Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on April 9, 2021, is trending on social media with Filipino netizens making calls for the nation to uphold its sovereignty over its territorial waters.
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Baguio City honors Igorot war heroes
The Philippines honored its Igorot war heroes as the country observed its 77th “Araw ng Kagitingan” or Day of Valor in Baguio City on April 9. The city government of Baguio spearheaded the “Araw ng Kagitingan” commemoration held at the Veterans Park as part of the nationwide events honoring the nation’s freedom fighters during World […]
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Bataan historic resort showcases Old Manila, Fil-Spanish heritage
As Filipinos observe the national holiday for “Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor also known as Bataan and Corregidor Day)” on April 9, visitors of the province of Bataan find a heritage community offering a new perspective on Filipino-Spanish heritage. Some 120 years after Philippine independence from three centuries of Spanish colonial rule was declared […]
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