09/04/2026
Every April 9, the Philippines observes Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), a national holiday dedicated to remembering the heroism of those who defended the country during World War II.
This day marks the Fall of Bataan in 1942, when thousands of Filipino and American soldiers endured the brutal Bataan Death March after bravely resisting Japanese forces. Their sacrifice remains one of the most defining moments in Philippine history.