“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.

Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday urged the nation to honor Filipinos who fought during World War II by building a nation that will no longer suffer the hardships of the past.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared April 9 a regular holiday to mark the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan or the Day of Valor.

This 2025, the Filipino people are invited to participate in the commemoration activities for the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan and the 2025 Philippine Veterans Week. Spearheaded by the Department of ...

The first night of Gloria Romero's wake was filled with veteran actors and actresses. The veteran actress died at the age of 91 last Saturday, January 25, 2025.

The 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) will open on November 9 and December 8, 2025 respectively.

MANILA Mayor Maria Sheilah 'Honey' Lacuna-Pangan — or simply called Mayor Honey Lacuna — invites all residents, local government officials, employees and everyone with connections to the nation's ...

DAVAO CITY: Over 8,000 safety and security personnel will be deployed to ensure a safe, orderly and peaceful celebration for the 87th Araw ng Dabaw. Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) head Angel ...

Today is a holiday to commemorate Araw ng Kagitingan, usually celebrated on the 9th day of April. While we may just spend it to extend our Holy Week vacation by a day, it would be right to ...

For the City of Biñan, the month of February is a time for celebration and thanksgiving. From February 2 to February 4, 2023, local government officials, Biñanenses and special guests will ...

Together with a group of young leaders, Jemar launched Project Araw-Aral, which seeks to build solar-powered co-studying spaces in Barangay Laiban and other communities without electricity.