The Philippine Veteran Affairs Office (PVAO) leads the nationwide celebration of the 2022 Philippine Veterans Week from April 5 to 11.
The weeklong celebration bears the theme, “Kagitingan ng mga Beterano, Inspirasyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino.”
PVAO says the event aims to “highlight the unbreakable spirit of heroism and valor of our Filipino heroes and how this same spirit will be the driving force that will propel us to move forward as a united nation.”
This celebration could not have come at a more opportune time, with the proliferation of fake news, historical distortion, and massive disinformation propagating the further decay of the country’s democratic institutions.
The event is a poignant reminder not only of the sacrifices waged by the country’s heroes against colonial forces, but of the importance of sustaining their courage to combat the ravaging effects of poverty, corruption, and widespread impunity.