PVAO Usafip-NL Military Shrine and Park

𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗦 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦’ 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟮𝟯𝟮𝟬
The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) welcomes the enactment of 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭𝟮𝟯𝟮𝟬, otherwise known as the “𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀’ 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗰𝘁,” which officially declares the month of 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 as Philippine Veterans’ Month. Signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on 26 May 2026, the measure institutionalizes a month-long national observance dedicated to honoring the heroism, sacrifices, and enduring contributions of Filipino veterans in safeguarding the nation’s freedom, sovereignty, and democratic ideals.
The new law affirms the State’s commitment to recognize and commemorate Filipino veterans and ensure that their legacy is preserved for future generations. It provides a platform for educating the public, particularly the youth, on the vital role veterans played in the country’s history while promoting greater awareness of their welfare, benefits, and continuing contributions to nation-building.
Under Republic Act No. 12320, national government agencies, local government units, state universities and colleges, and other stakeholders are encouraged to undertake coordinated commemorative and service-oriented activities throughout April. These include media and digital content production, educational initiatives, volunteer and youth engagement programs, improved delivery of veterans’ benefits and services, recognition and awards programs, and health and wellness activities for veterans and their families.
The law designates the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), in coordination with the Department of National Defense and other partner agencies, as one of the lead institutions responsible for implementing and promoting programs in support of Philippine Veterans’ Month. Through these efforts, the government aims to strengthen public appreciation of veterans’ sacrifices and foster patriotism, civic consciousness, and historical awareness among Filipinos.
PVAO calls on all sectors of society to actively participate in the observance of Philippine Veterans’ Month and join the nation in paying tribute to the veterans who served with courage and dedication. Through this landmark legislation, the memory of their sacrifices and the values they defended will continue to inspire present and future generations of Filipinos.

🫡 | The Department of National Defense joins the nation in the observance of the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 from May 28 until June 12, 2026. 🇵🇭

May our national flag continue to inspire patriotism, unity, and a steadfast commitment to safeguarding our freedom, sovereignty, and national dignity.

𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬! 🎥🫡

Calling all student filmmakers, content creators, and independent creatives to bring to life the theme “𝗞𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼, 𝗬𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼” through short films and social media reels that honor our heroes and preserve their legacy. Read the mechanics carefully and register now!

Click the link to register: https://tinyurl.com/KagitinganStories

𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🇵🇭🫡
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲

"We believe that fostering greater awareness and understanding of our history and the heroic acts of those who came before us is the first step toward honoring their legacy. By learning from the past, we can live more intentionally in the present and work diligently to build the future we envision for our nation."

- USec. Reynaldo B. Mapagu | Administrator, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office