The Philippine Army joined the commemorative rites of the 81st anniversary of the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) through a wreath-laying ceremony at Mt. Samat, National Shrine, Pilar, Bataan on April 10, 2023.
Anchored on the theme “Kagitingan ng mga Beterano, Pundasyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino”, the commemorative rites were graced by the Guest of Honor and Speaker (GOHAS), President of the Republic of the Philippines and Commander-in-Chief of the AFP, His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Moreover, Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner, Jr., also joined the activity together with Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Andres Centino and other military top brass.
The annual tradition gives honor to the Filipino heroes who fought and died for our country and also recognizes the legacy of our war veterans in helping their communities.
"We celebrate all the individual acts of valor and sacrifice. We celebrate the Filipino spirit. We celebrate our countrymen’s deep, abiding love of every Filipino: love for our land, love for our people, and love for our freedom," President Marcos remarked.
Photos by Pfc Rodgen V. Quirante OACPA