President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attended the 82nd Anniversary of Araw ng Kagitingan on Tuesday, April 9, at the Mount Samat National Shrine in Pilar, Bataan, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of Filipino and American soldiers during World War II, particularly the Fall of Bataan.
The event, themed “Honoring Veterans’ Valor Foundation for a United Filipino People,” kicked-off at 8:00 A.M. with the President’s arrival and the commencement of the program.
Distinguished guests are Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. of the Department of National Defense, Chairperson Lisa Guerrero Nakpil of the Philippines National Historical Commission, and Ambassador Marykay L. Carlson from the US Embassy to the Philippines. Governor Jose Enrique S. Garcia III of the Provincial Government of Bataan, provincial and local government officials, and other government dignitaries.
Following the Mount Samat event, President Marcos Jr. led the turnover rites of the NHA Balanga City Low Rise Housing Project in Brgy. Tenejero, Balanga City, at around 9 A.M. showcasing the government’s commitment to addressing housing needs in the region.
The Araw ng Kagitingan holds significant historical and cultural importance, serving as a solemn reminder of past sacrifices to secure the freedoms enjoyed by Filipinos today. President Marcos Jr.’s presence underscores the government’s dedication to honoring veterans’ contributions and preserving their heroism’s memory for future generations.
The 82nd Anniversary of Araw ng Kagitingan promises to be a poignant and reflective event, fostering national pride and solidarity as Filipinos pay tribute to the gallant men and women who defended the nation’s sovereignty and upheld its democratic ideals.