The Philippine National Police (PNP) has expressed solidarity with the nation, which commemorates Filipino veterans for their valor, service, and sacrifice during World War II. In a statement on Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), PNP Spokesperson Chief Supt. ADVERTISEMENTAraw ng Kagitingan, also known as Bataan Day, is observed on April 9 every year to remember the fall of Bataan during World War II. On April 9, 1942, more than 78,000 starving and disease-ridden Filipino and American soldiers surrendered to the invading Japanese troops. They were forced to walk from Bataan to Tarlac in the infamous “Bataan Death March” where more than 10,000 Filipino soldiers died.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 09, 2018 02:26 UTC