PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines — The Dumalinao municipal government in Zamboanga del Sur recognized its, dead and living, who have displayed heroic deeds on Friday evening, April 9, as part of the observance of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor).
Dumalinao Mayor Junaflor Cerilles said it was only fitting to give the modern-day heroes recognition so they could serve as role models for the current generation to strive and offer themselves in the service of the community.
Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the sacrifices of Filipino soldiers in the fight to regain the country during the Japanese Occupation in the Second World War.
Among the honorees were soldiers a…
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