The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Chief of Staff, General Andres C Centino PA joins the Commander -in-Chief, President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. in celebration of the 81st Anniversary of the Araw ng Kagitingan today, April 10 at Mount Samat National Shrine, Pilar, Bataan.
The activity aims to honor the sacrifices of Filipino war veterans during World War II and to remind every Filipino of their heroism and courage in protecting the country. Likewise, the event commemorates the historical "Death March" by Filipino and American soldiers from Bataan to Tarlac on April 9, 1942.
This year's celebration evolves on the theme, "Kagitingan ng mga Beterano, Pundasyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino." (Photo by Sgt Ambay PA, PAOAFP)
