Sara: Use WWII heroes as inspiration

Sara: Use WWII heroes as inspiration

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte called on Filipinos to use the heroes of World War II to inspire them in their everyday lives as the country commemorates the Day of Valor or Araw ng Kagitingan this Wednesday. "Ngayong tayo ay nahaharap sa iba't ibang hamon na sumusubok sa ating pagkakaisa at pagsulong, nawa'y ang kanilang kabayanihan ay magsilbing inspirasyon sa bawat Pilipino (Now that we are facing different challenges that t…

DBM Chief: Veterans’ Heroism Foundation Of Philippines Growth, Development

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman joined Filipinos in paying tribute to the courage and sacrifices of Filipino veterans, emphasizing their role as the cornerstone of the Philippines’ growth and development. In her statement for the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) commemoration on Wednesday, Pangandaman said the heroism of the nation’s veterans is “not just a chapter in our history but the foundation of…

United flies WWII vets to PH to mark 80th year of liberation

United Airlines flew two World War Two veterans to Manila International Airport (MNL) as the country marks its 80th year of liberation. World War Two Army veteran John Hodges, aged 101, and Navy veteran Arthur Grabiner, aged 99, were flown by the airline under Operation Pacific Tribute, spearheaded by two United Airlines pilots, who raised funds to bring the two veterans back to the Philippines, where they fought alongside Filipino soldiers to l…

The 82nd anniversary of the Day of Valor was marked by a protest action by progressive organizations led by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) at the US Embassy in Manila. More than eight decades have passed since Major General Edward King surrendered approximately 76,000 Filipino, American and Chinese troops to the Japanese. Five days […] The post Action at the US Embassy this Day of Valor, launched appeared first on Manila Today.

Davao rallyists demand surfacing of arrested labor leader

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 9 Apr) — Progressive groups here commemorated Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) with a protest rally calling on the immediate surfacing of veteran labor organizer William Lariosa. Rallyists in Davao City demand the surfacing of veteran labor organizer William Lariosa during the commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan on Wednesday (9 April 2025). MindaNews photo by IAN CARL ESPINOSA Affiliated with the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) …

Sara Duterte Calls on Filipinos To 'Build Nation that Won't Suffer Again' in her Araw ng Kagitingan Message

Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Gives Message for Filipinos on Araw ng Kagitingan SARA DUTERTE – As we celebrate the Araw ng Kagitingan, the Vice President called on the Filipinos to build a nation that won’t suffer again. It is a regular holiday today in the Philippines for the celebration of the Araw ng Kagitingan or ... Read more The post Sara Duterte Calls on Filipinos To ‘Build Nation that Won’t Suffer Again’ in her Araw ng Kagitingan Message appea…