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Nation marks ‘Araw ng Kagitingan’

Manila, Philippines – THE nation marks “Araw ng Kagitingan“ (Day of Valor) today, April 9, 2012, to commemorate the heroism and gallantry of Filipino soldiers who fought alongside American forces to defend Bataan in World War II. The theme of this year’s celebration of “Araw ng Kagitingan,“ also known as “Bataan Day,“ is “Veterans: Catalysts of Genuine and Lasting... 

PNoy to lead Kagitingan rites

Vigan City, Philippines – President Aquino will lead the 70th commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan on Monday, April 9, 2012, at the Dambana ng Kagitingan, Mt. Samat, Pilar, Bataan. The event highlights the observance of the Philippine Veterans Week that started last Wednesday. According to Public Information Officer Jet S. FajardoRivera of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office...