Sunset ceremony on April 11 for Araw ng Kagitigan in Baguio

A sunset ceremony with wreath – laying and flag – flying at half-mast will mark the commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan in Baguio City on April 11, 2023 at the Veterans Park, Harrison Road.

The activity scheduled 5:30 in the afternoon coincides with the culmination of the Veterans Week celebration per 1989 Proclamation No. 466 which established the week 5 to 11 in the month of April for the said event to promote, preserve and memorialize the principles, ideals and deeds of Philippine war veterans as means of enhancing patriotism and love for country, particularly among the youth.

Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong issued Executive Order No. 35, series of 2023 mandating several departments of the city government for the said events particularly the Baguio City Police Office for the color guards and rendering of 21 gun salute, taps and ruffles as well as traffic and security management.

War veterans in the city and veteran groups will likewise be invited for the said events.

Meanwhile, the observance of the Liberation of Baguio will be held at sunrise or 6AM on April 27, 2023 at the Burnham Lake platform area.

The sunrise ceremony will be held to commemorate the liberation of the city from the clutches of Japanese invaders during World War II.

Wreaths and posthumous awards will be presented to select veterans identified by the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office. – JMPS