Marcos urges Filipinos to embody valor on Araw ng KagitinganMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to embody the spirit of valor. Sa Bataan at Corregidor, pinatunayan nila na ang tunay na bayani ay hindi sumusuko sa kabila ng pagod, hirap at pagdadalamhati,” Marcos said. He also encouraged Filipinos to embody valor in small yet meaningful ways, such as making the right decisions, helping those in need, and standing up for truth and justice. “Sapagkat ang tunay na lakas ng isang nasyon ay hindi lamang nasusukat sa mga tagumpay na ating ipinagdiriwang. 1006 signed by Marcos in September 2025, Araw ng Kagitingan is declared a regular holiday.

Source: Philippine Star April 09, 2026 12:42 UTC