PVAO - Kiangan National Shrine

02/07/2026

KIANGAN MOURNS THE PASSING OF WWII VETERAN AND FIRST DEPED-CAR REGIONAL DIRECTOR PEDRO D. INDUNAN

HIGHLIGHT | Honoring the Life and Legacy of Director Pedro D. Indunan

Kiangan, Ifugao continues to honor the life and legacy of Pedro Dinaon Indunan, who passed away on June 18, 2026, at the age of 100. He was Kiangan's last surviving World War II veteran, the first Regional Director of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports–Cordillera Administrative Region (DECS-CAR), and the composer of the Batanes Provincial Hymn, "Beautiful Batanes Isles."

As a young radioman during World War II, Indunan served alongside Filipino guerrillas in the fight against Japanese occupation. He was among those who witnessed the historic events surrounding the surrender of Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamash*ta in Kiangan on September 2, 1945, a defining moment that secured Kiangan's place in Philippine and world history.

When the war ended, his service to the nation continued through education. Rising through the ranks from Division Supervisor of the former Benguet, Ifugao, Apayao, and Kalinga (BIAK) Division, he helped implement the Ifugao Pilot Opportunity School of Agriculture (IPOSA) beginning in 1961. In April 1988, he became the first Regional Director of DECS-CAR, where he helped lay the foundation of the Cordillera's regional education system until his retirement in 1990.

His contributions extended beyond education. While serving as Schools Division Superintendent in Batanes, he composed "Beautiful Batanes Isles," which was adopted as the official Provincial Hymn of Batanes in 2024. In 2025, the Provincial Government of Ifugao honored him through Resolution No. 2025-246 in recognition of his historic and enduring contributions as a soldier, educator, and composer.

Director Pedro D. Indunan was laid to rest on June 24, 2026. Although he is no longer with us, his extraordinary century of courage, patriotism, leadership, and public service remains a lasting inspiration to the people of Kiangan, the Cordillera, and the entire nation.

Rest in peace, Director Pedro D. Indunan. Your legacy lives on.

22/05/2026

CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS, STORYTELLERS & CREATIVES!

This 2026, PVAO launched the Kagitingan Stories Creative Media Fest, a nationwide creative media competition that seeks to encourage Filipino filmmakers, content creators, and young storytellers to translate narratives of our veterans’ heroism, sacrifice, and patriotism into compelling visual and digital media

The competition features two categories: short film and social media reels. This year’s theme, “Kwento ng Beterano, Yaman ng Lahing Pilipino,” calls for creative works that reflect Philippine military history, particularly stories from World War II, post-war campaigns, peacekeeping missions, or acts of heroism demonstrated by Filipino veterans and civilians. Read the mechanics carefully and register now!

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

09/04/2026

02/04/2026

𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗶, 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗵𝗶

KNS supports the national observance of the 84th Araw ng Kagitingan and Philippine Veterans Week 2026 with the theme "Giting ng Bayani, Pamana sa Salinlahi". The commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan every April 9, pursuant to Executive Order No. 203, s. 1987, and the observance of Philippine Veterans Week under Proclamation No. 466, s. 1989, recognizes the sacrifices and patriotism of our Filipino Veterans. It aims to promote, preserve, and memorialize the principles, ideals, and heroic deeds of war veterans, thereby enhancing patriotism, particularly among the youth.

18/03/2026

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

ADJUSTMENT OF FEES AT NATIONAL MILITARY SHRINES

The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), pursuant to the approval of the Department of National Defense, announces the implementation of revised entrance and parking fees, as well as permit-based charges for regulated activities, across all national military shrines.

The updated fees apply to all visitors, vehicles, and activities conducted within the shrine premises.

These adjustments are made to ensure the proper preservation, maintenance, and management of national military shrines.

The public is encouraged to observe and comply with the new revised fee structure.

Effective on March 23, 2026.

The Management.

31/01/2026

Ifugao Provincial Athletic Meet Delegates Visit Kiangan National Shrine

KNS welcomes the delegation, comprising student-athletes, coaches, officials, and organizers from various districts in the province, who participated in the Ifugao Provincial Athletic Meet hosted by the Municipality of Kiangan.

Their visit to the shrine stood as a heartfelt tribute to history, a celebration of unity, and an inspiration to recognize the sacrifices of our veterans, freedom fighters, and Ifugao warriors who fought during WWII. This instills patriotism, discipline, and respect for national history among the participants.