(Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) In commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Bravery), Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Monday, April 10, gave recognition to all Filipino frontliners and emphasized the importance of remembering and honoring their sacrifices for the country. "Maraming salamat po...
What used to be commemorated as the Fall of Bataan is now observed as Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor to honor the heroism of Filipinos who fought and died for their country and people. This year’s celebration was moved to Monday, April 10, as part of the government’s holiday economics...
The United States joined the Philippines in celebrating the 81st Day of Valor. Through its embassy in Manila, the US paid tribute to Filipinos and Americans for their heroism in World War II. "This #Kagitingan2023, we join the Philippines in paying tribute to Filipinos and Americans who bravely...
As the country commemorates Araw Ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor on Sunday, April 9, Vice President Sara Duterte called on Filipinos to show “gallant acts of kindness and bayanihan” and work together to strengthen democratic institutions. Vice...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez says Filipinos proved their fortitude with the way they faced the global health crisis known as the Covid-19 pandemic. (Ali Vicoy/ MANILA BULLETIN) Romualdez, Leyte's 1st district congressman, highlighted this as part of his message for Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wished for Filipinos to have compassion and make "wise and sound decisions" as these would contribute to addressing the country's pressing problems. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)* Marcos said this as Filipinos commemorate...
The Department of National Defense (DND) called on the public, especially the younger generation, to commemorate the Philippine Veterans Week beginning Wednesday, April 5, in honor of the gallantry of all Filipino freedom fighters. The week-long event will last until April 12, which will be...
Long weekend! Malacañang has reminded the public that the traditional Holy Week break will be extended until Araw ng Kagitingan which was moved to April 10. In an advisory on Tuesday, March 14, the Palace reiterated previous proclamations, declaring April 6 (Maundy Thursday), April 7 (Good...
Malacañang has turned the spotlight on the country's frontliners for this year's Araw ng Kagitingan, or Day of Valor, for continuously providing the services their fellow Filipinos need amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (PCOO) Communications Secretary Martin...
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Zamboanga City honored the country’s veterans who fought during World War II during the city’s commemoration of the 80th Araw ng Kagitingan at the Rizal Park/ Freedom Fighters Shrine along Rizal Street Saturday morning, April 9. Zamboanga mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar...
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has highlighted the sacrifices of the country’s Covid-19 frontliners and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) on the occasion of Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor on Saturday, April 9. (MANILA BULLETIN) "We join the entire nation in commemorating Araw ng Kagitingan...
Senatorial candidate Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero on Saturday, April 9 said the biggest act of heroism Filipinos could do this year is to participate in the electoral process and exercise their right to vote on May 9. Escudero said that amid the noise of the political...
