{"id":23356,"date":"2026-04-10T12:03:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/?p=23356"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:06:27","slug":"philippine-consulate-general-in-new-york-honors-filipino-bravery-and-wwii-heroes-at-84th-day-of-valor-commemoration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/2026\/04\/10\/philippine-consulate-general-in-new-york-honors-filipino-bravery-and-wwii-heroes-at-84th-day-of-valor-commemoration\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippine Consulate General in New York Honors Filipino Bravery and WWII Heroes at 84th Day of Valor Commemoration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Philippine Consulate General in New York Honors Filipino Bravery and WWII Heroes at 84th Day of Valor Commemoration<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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NEW YORK, 10 April 2026<\/strong> \u2014 The Philippine Consulate General in New York marked the 84th Araw ng Kagitingan<\/em> (Day of Valor) with a commemorative program held on April 8, 2026 at Kalayaan Hall in the Philippine Center. The event, titled “Valor Across Centuries: 80 Years of PH-US Ties and Evolution of the Filipino Hero<\/em>,” took place within the context of the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

The program explored the lineage of Kagitingan<\/em> (valor) through a three-part narrative. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile opened the session by tracing the foundations of Philippine sovereignty to the revolutionary era. Col. Sonny Busa, Regional Director for the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP), followed with a focus on the shared sacrifices at Bataan and Corregidor as the bedrock of the 80-year PH-US partnership. The session concluded with Col. Ralph Hibionada, Military and Police Adviser to the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the UN, who highlighted the 21st-century heroism of peacekeepers, global essential workers, and the diaspora community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following a musical interlude by singer-songwriter Mark Anthony Atienza, the program transitioned to the presentation of the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal. Authorized by the U.S. Congress, these medals were presented to the next of kin of four distinguished veterans in recognition of their intrepidity and service during World War II.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A special song performance was rendered by Mark Anthony Atienza, who also performed both the Philippine and U.S. national anthems. (Photo by Jose Magaso)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The ceremony honored Sergeant Francisco A. De Assis of the USAFFE, a Bataan Death March survivor and guerrilla fighter whose medal was accepted by his daughter, Ludi Hughes. Also recognized was Corporal Angelo Tingson of the Philippine Scouts, with the award accepted by his grandson, Rio Tingson Pacit. The legacy of Captain Dr. Ramon Zamora Paterno of the AFP was honored for his role in establishing veteran healthcare, with Ceres Busa and Loida Lewis accepting on the family’s behalf. Finally, the service of Captain William Clinton Blackledge of the U.S. Army, who survived the Death March before passing as a prisoner of war, was commemorated as his son, David Blackledge, accepted the medal.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Represented by the families of the Congressional Gold Medal awardees, together with the Consul General Senen T. Mangalile and Col. Sonny Busa. (Photos by Jose Magaso)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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(First Photo) Consul General Senen T. Mangalile and Consul Anna Guerra presented certificates of appreciation to the resource speakers, Col. Sonny Busa and Col. Ralph Hibionada, as well as guest performer Mark Anthony Atienza. (Second photo) The family of the honoree and guests during the ceremony. (Photos by Jose Magaso)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The ceremony served as a bridge between historical legacy and the future of the PH-US partnership. It reaffirmed that the Filipino spirit of Kagitingan<\/em> remains a foundational pillar of the nation\u2019s sovereign diplomacy and its role in the global community. END<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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