09/04/2026
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On this day, April 9, 2026, today we join the nation in commemorating the 84th Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the thousands of fallen soldiers who fought for the country in Bataan during the second World War.
This yearโs theme, "Giting ng Bayani, Pamana sa Salinlahi" (Valor of Heroes, Legacy for Future Generations), captures the significance of this occasion, reminding us that it is through the heroic deeds of those who came before us that we are able to live freely today, and that their valor remains a gift we can use to shape future generations.
Formerly called โBataan Day,โ this date memorializes the time when valiant soldiers stood their ground as the last line of defense at Bataan before being overwhelmed by foreign invaders.
Now, officially declared a regular holiday through Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025, let us spend this day paying tribute to our heroes, continuing the legacy of patriotism, strength of spirit, and moral courage that they have passed on to this generation.