When Is Veterans Day In Philippines
The observance corresponding to a veterans' day in the Philippines is officially known as Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) and is held annually on April 9. It is a regular national holiday commemorating the service and sacrifice of Filipino veterans, particularly during World War II. The date, April 9, specifically marks the anniversary of the Fall of Bataan in 1942, when Filipino and American soldiers under the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) formally surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Army. This event precipitated the Bataan Death March. The commemoration was established through legislation to honor the gallantry and heroism of these soldiers. While it is the nation's primary day for honoring war veterans, it is distinct from the American "Veterans Day" (November 11) in both date and historical origin. ...