Manila, April 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the commemoration of the 83rd Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan) at the Mt. Samat National Shrine in Pilar, Bataan on Wednesday, urging the nation to learn from the lessons of the past and apply them to build a brighter future.

In his speech before Filipino war veterans, Marcos highlighted the heroism displayed during the 1942 Battle of Bataan, remembering the Filipino and American forces who fought and ultimately surrendered to the Japanese Imperial Army after months of resistance under dire conditions.

He also extended his tribute to soldiers from other nations who joined the fight for freedom.

The President reflected on the lessons learned from the hardships of war, emphasizing...