02/09/2026
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๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ, ๐๐๐ช๐๐๐ค โ The Department of Agrarian Reform Provincial Office of Ifugao (DARPO-Ifugao), led by Officer-in-Charge Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II Lunecia C. Segundo, is among the government offices and organizations currently taking part in the 81หขแต Victory Day Parade in Kiangan, Ifugao.
Carrying this yearโs theme, โYesterdayโs Bravery; Todayโs Freedom; and Tomorrowโs Enduring Peace,โ the celebration aims to honor the courage and sacrifices of those who fought for freedom, recognize the invaluable legacy of the veterans, and reaffirm the collective commitment to sustaining peace for generations to come.
The celebration brings together government agencies, local stakeholders, and members of the community in remembering the courage and sacrifices that paved the way for freedom and in reaffirming the collective commitment to lasting peace.
The presence of the veterans adds significance to the celebration, as they stand as living reminders of the valor, resilience, and sacrifices behind one of the most important chapters in the nationโs history. Their participation makes the event not only a remembrance of the past, but also a bridge connecting the heroism of yesterday to the hopes of tomorrow.
Gracing the occasion is Secretary Mel Senen S. Sarmiento, Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), who is serving as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.
The activity highlights Kianganโs significant place in Philippine history, where General Tomoyuki Yamash*ta, commander of the Japanese Imperial Army in the Philippines, surrendered on September 2, 1945.
In commemoration of this historic event, September 2 is observed as a Special Non-Working Holiday in the Province of Ifugao pursuant to Republic Act No. 1120.
As the event continues, the agency joins the people of Ifugao in honoring the bravery of yesterday, cherishing the freedom of today, and working toward a more peaceful tomorrow. #