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(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, April 9, paid tribute anew to COVID-19 frontliners, likening their valor to the courage of the people who fought for the country’s freedom. “As we continue to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, we take a moment to honor the fortitude displayed by our selfless and dedicated frontliners whose unrelenting commitment in this fight reflects the heroism of the warriors of Bataan that continues to inspire in us a […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte urged Filipinos to uphold the sovereignty of the Philippines and protect the freedoms and rights of people. Duterte issued the statement on Tuesday, April 9, as the country celebrated the Day of Valor. “As we hold this solemn observance, it is my hope that we will all be inspired to remain steadfast like our forefathers and their allies in upholding our sovereignty and in protecting the rights and freedoms that our […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police joined the nation in celebrating the Day of Valor, noting the “unbroken tradition of a true Filipino valor thirsting for freedom.” In a statement, PNP spokesperson Chief Supt. John Bulalacao said the PNP was “giving honors to the Filipino soldiers who gave their lives and treasure so that we may all live in peace and freedom.” “We pay respect to the heroes whose lives were sacrificed and whose […]
(Eagle News) — Senators on Monday called on the public to continue to be brave in defending the country, noting the heroism of war heroes and veterans. Senate President Koko Pimentel said in a statement this was “a time when the country needs all its citizens, not to fight in trenches, but to make the Philippines better for Filipinos.” “Filipinos never failed to respond to the call of duty when their country needed them..It’s time to […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte called on Filipinos to “defend the honor of our motherland” on Monday, April 9, Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor, as he recalled the heroism of thousands of Filipino and American troops who marched in Bataan 76 years ago. “Seventy-six years have passed since Filipino and American troops fought side by side in defense of our democratic way of life,” the President said in a statement. “Immeasurable […]
(Eagle News) — The United States Embassy and its affiliate offices will be closed to the public on Monday, April 9. The US Embassy said this was in observance of Araw ng Kagitingan. The embassy and its affiliate offices will resume services on Tuesday, April 10.
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Ipinadiwang ng Baguio City ang ‘Araw ng Kagitingan’ sa Veterans Park. Ito ay pinangunahan ng opisyal ng gobyerno ng lungsod sa pangunguna ni City Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan sa pakikipag-unayan ng Philippine Veterans Association Office (PVAO). Sinaksihan ng mga kawani ng lungsod ang ginawang programa kasama din ang mga kawani ng Baguio City Police Office (BCPO), Boys Scout of the Philippines (BSP- Baguio Chapter), Philippine Military Academy at and Veterans […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte led the 75th commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan and Veterans Week at the Mt. Samat Shrine in Pilar, Bataan on April 9, 2017. This year’s theme was ’75th Year of Valor: Honoring the Veterans Towards A Nation Worthy of Filipinos, Filipinos Worthy of the Nation.’ https://youtu.be/zzL3rdIK8a8
(Eagle News Service) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday ordered the Department of Budget Management and Department of Defense to “expedite the early release” of more than P6 billion worth of pension benefits for the country’s war veterans, noting that they “deserve a better life in the twilight of their years.” Before Duterte could finish his announcement, the war veterans in attendance at the Mt. Samat Shrine in Pilar, Bataan already cheered, and applauded. “Inom muna ako […]
(PILAR, Bataan) President Aquino bid farewell to the veterans on Saturday thanking the Filipino people for giving him the opportunity to serve them in six years. “Bago po ako magtapos, sa pagpasok ko po rito, may isang aleng bumati sa akin, ang sabi, ‘Salamat sa anim na taon,’” the President said in a speech during the 74th commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan here. “Ang dapat po sanang tugon ko dito, ‘Salamat sa inyo […]
(PILAR, Bataan) President Aquino highlighted the importance of maintaining regional peace during the 74th commemoration of Araw Ng Kagitingan here noting that a conflict in one country affects global stability. In his speech during the event, the President said World War II caused so much devastation and misery in the Philippines and other countries affected by it. “Napakalaki nga po ng pinsalang hatid ng Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig, na nangyari wala pang isang henerasyon ang […]
MANILA, Philippines – In commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan and the Philippine Veterans Week, The Light Rail Transit Authority will provide free rides in LRT Line 2 from Recto to Santolan to Philippine veterans from April 5 to 11. The LRTA added that it will strictly implement the “No Veterans’ ID, No Free Ride” Rule. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/TBFgy7QmXVs
