The province-wide Day of Valor, commemorating the fall of Bataan, held every 9 April at the Mt. Samat National Shrine.
Araw ng Kagitingan — the Day of Valor — is a fixed national regular holiday observed every 9 April, commemorating the heroism of Filipino and American soldiers during the fall of Bataan in World War II.
The central commemoration is held at the Mt. Samat National Shrine (the Dambana ng Kagitingan) in nearby Pilar, with Balanga and the wider province taking part.
Unlike the city’s festivals, this date is fixed — the next observance is 9 April 2027.
Dates confirmed closer to the time. This is a recurring annual event — the organiser usually announces the exact date a few weeks ahead.
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