From the Philippine Information Agency (Apr 7, 2021): PH honors veterans amid ECQ (By Alehia Therese V. Abuan)
Philippine Veterans Affairs Office photo
PARAÑAQUE, April 7 (PIA) -- The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) led the kick off to the observance of Philippine Veterans Week with a virtual Sunrise Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Monday, April 5.
Col. Felimon B. Domoran of the Armed Forces of the Philippines offered a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.
During the online ceremony Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the week may serve as an avenue to inform the youth that the freedom that they are enjoying is because of their ancestors.
“It is every Filipinos patriotic duty to participate in this week-long commemoration to pay homage to the Filipino soldiers and guerrillas who payed with their lives, the cost of peace, freedom, and democracy which we continue to enjoy up to this day,” Lorenzana said.
PVAO Administrator Ernesto Carolina gave an overview of the week-long observance that will pay tribute to Filipinos who defended the country’s freedom.
With the theme, “Kagitingan ay Gawing Gabay, Pandemya ay Mapagtatagumpayan,” Carolina said this year’s observance serves as a reminder for Filipinos, that just like Filipino veterans, the country too can overcome a crisis through sheer courage and determination.
PVAO had forgone the traditional ceremonies for that of an online celebration to ensure everyone’s safety as the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As we are confronted with the COVID-19 pandemic, physical gatherings are subjues, and our veterans who are most vulnerable are advised to stay home,” said Carolina.
Lorenzana and Carolina were joined by Veterans Federation of the Philippines President Dr. Cesar P. Pobre, NYC Chairperson Ryan Enriquez, NHCP Executive Director Restituto Aguilar, and Civil, Veterans and Reserve Affairs USec. Reynaldo Mapagu.
The Philippine Veterans Week is a commemorative event celebrated from April 5 to 11 of every year in remembrance of the valor of Filipino freedom fighters against foreign oppressors. (PIA NCR)
PARAÑAQUE, April 7 (PIA) -- The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) led the kick off to the observance of Philippine Veterans Week with a virtual Sunrise Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Monday, April 5.
Col. Felimon B. Domoran of the Armed Forces of the Philippines offered a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.
During the online ceremony Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the week may serve as an avenue to inform the youth that the freedom that they are enjoying is because of their ancestors.
“It is every Filipinos patriotic duty to participate in this week-long commemoration to pay homage to the Filipino soldiers and guerrillas who payed with their lives, the cost of peace, freedom, and democracy which we continue to enjoy up to this day,” Lorenzana said.
PVAO Administrator Ernesto Carolina gave an overview of the week-long observance that will pay tribute to Filipinos who defended the country’s freedom.
With the theme, “Kagitingan ay Gawing Gabay, Pandemya ay Mapagtatagumpayan,” Carolina said this year’s observance serves as a reminder for Filipinos, that just like Filipino veterans, the country too can overcome a crisis through sheer courage and determination.
PVAO had forgone the traditional ceremonies for that of an online celebration to ensure everyone’s safety as the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As we are confronted with the COVID-19 pandemic, physical gatherings are subjues, and our veterans who are most vulnerable are advised to stay home,” said Carolina.
Lorenzana and Carolina were joined by Veterans Federation of the Philippines President Dr. Cesar P. Pobre, NYC Chairperson Ryan Enriquez, NHCP Executive Director Restituto Aguilar, and Civil, Veterans and Reserve Affairs USec. Reynaldo Mapagu.
The Philippine Veterans Week is a commemorative event celebrated from April 5 to 11 of every year in remembrance of the valor of Filipino freedom fighters against foreign oppressors. (PIA NCR)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1071657
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