It’s reliving our spirit of valor, and instilling patriotism among the young,” said Davao del Norte-based Philippine veteran Marlon L. Patiño of the ceremony marking the 83rd “Araw ng Kagitingan”.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines celebrates the Day of Valor or Araw ng Kagitingan every April 9. This commemorates the fall of Bataan against Japanese troops during World War II.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared April 9 a regular holiday to mark the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), a national observance that honors the heroism of ...

This year's Araw ng Kagitingan marks 83 years since more than 76,000 Filipino and American troops surrendered to Japanese forces in Bataan, leading to the Bataan Death March. In his message ...

“Ngayong tayo ay nahaharap sa iba’t ibang hamon na sumusubok sa ating pagkakaisa at pagsulong, nawa’y ang kanilang kabayanihan ay magsilbing inspirasyon sa bawat Pilipino,” the Vice President said in ...

TODAY, as we commemorate Araw ng Kagitingan, we bow in reverence to the unyielding spirit of our heroes — those who stood defiant on the blood-soaked fields of Bataan and Corregidor, facing ...

Marcos earlier declared April 9, 2025 as a regular holiday to mark the Araw ng Kagitingan. The Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor commemorates the Fall of Bataan, which happened on April 9, 1942, to ...

BALANGA CITY — Col. Marites Salvadora, officer in charge of the Bataan Police Provincial Office, has conducted an inspection of Mount Samat in Pilar, Bataan to check on preparations for the 83rd Araw ...

In a labor advisory Tuesday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers of the proper payment of wages for those working on Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), a regular holiday.

EMPLOYEES, who will report for work on Wednesday, will get double their regular pay as the country commemorates the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), a regular holiday. In Labor Advisory 4 ...

Marcos earlier declared April 9, 2025 as a regular holiday to mark the Araw ng Kagitingan. The Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor commemorates the Fall of Bataan, which happened on April 9 ...