2010 Philippine Veterans Week and Araw ng Kagitingan Celebration

2010 PHILIPPINE VETERANS WEEK
and
Araw ng Kagitingan
City Library Grounds, Butuan City
April 09, 2010

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Some Filipino survivor veterans of World War II attending the Heroes Offering Ceremony during the observance of the Philippine Veterans’ Week in time with the celebration of Araw ng Kagitingan, held recently at the City Library Grounds, Butuan City. (Michael A. Imbo, PIA-Caraga)

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Butuan City Mayor Democrito Plaza II delivers his inspirational message in commemoration of Filipino soldiers who fought for freedom in the country, during the observance of the Philippine Veterans Week’ and Araw ng Kagitingan, held recently at the City Library Grounds, Butuan City. (Michael A. Imbo, PIA-Caraga)

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From left to right: Lt. Col. Efraim Oropel of the Philippine Army; Butuan City Mayor Democrito Plaza II; PCSUPT Nelson Nario representing PNP Regional Director PCSUPT Lino G. Calingasan; Lt. Col. Roberto A. Valencia, Commander of the 30th Infantry (Python) Battalion; Veterans Federation of the Philippines District Commander Mr. ILuminado B. Domingo; PSUPT Joseph Plaza of Butuan City Police Office, and City Administrator Atty. Web Racaza, during the observance of the Philippine Veterans Week and Araw ng Kagitingan, held recently at the City Library Grounds, Butuan City. (Michael A. Imbo, PIA-Caraga)
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Military officers from 402nd Brigade Philippine Army are shown here honoring the Filipino survivors of World War II, during the observance of the Philippine Veterans’ Week and Araw ng Kagitingan, held recently at the City Library Grounds, Butuan City. (Michael A. Imbo, PIA-Caraga)