07/09/2026
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The 702nd Infantry โDEFENDERโ Brigade, highlighted the observance of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) 2026 during its regular Flag Raising Ceremony held at Headquarters, 702nd Infantry (DEFENDER) Brigade, Camp Lt Tito B. Abat, Manaoag, Pangasinan, on September 07, 2026.
A key part of the ceremony was the reading of the Message of His Excellency Ferdinand R Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, delivered by BGEN RONALD M BAUTISTA PA, Commander, 702nd Brigade.
The message emphasized that understanding the Philippines as a maritime and archipelagic nation means recognizing the vital role of the countryโs waters in shaping its history, security, and future. It underscored the importance of strengthening maritime consciousness as a shared national responsibility.
This yearโs observance, held alongside the anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award, also reaffirms the countryโs commitment to upholding its lawful rights and entitlements.
Carrying the theme, โKarapatan sa Karagatan, Sama-Sama Nating Alagaan,โ MANA Mo 2026 calls on every Filipino to take part in initiatives that deepen public understanding of the vital role of the seas and promote the responsible stewardship of the countryโs maritime patrimony.
We Defend Together!