President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on February 18, 2026.
The lies spread on social media claiming President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had died collapsed when he attended the Day of Valor on April 9.
Videos, photos, and mainstream media reports show the president is alive, contrary to the false information being spread on social media.
It was stated that the dissemination of false information was not coincidental but had a clear purpose: to confuse the public, divide the nation, and divert attention from important issues.
It was not only on the Day of Valor that President Marcos was shown to be alive; he also demonstrated jumping jacks in front of journalists and was seen jogging inside Malacañang.
The President’s calm and serious demeanor is admirable, as he continues to act to address the country’s problems, including responding to the oil crisis by suspending the excise tax on LPG and kerosene.
“It is only right that those behind the deceptive information be held accountable under the Cybercrime Prevention Act and other laws,” the statement concluded.
Day of Valor
The “Day of Valor” (Araw ng Kagitingan) is a national holiday in the Philippines observed on April 9th. It commemorates the fall of Bataan in 1942 and the subsequent Bataan Death March, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of Filipino and American soldiers during World War II. The main ceremony is held at the Mount Samat National Shrine (Dambana ng Kagitingan) in Pilar, Bataan, a war memorial built to remember this pivotal event.
Malacañang
Malacañang Palace is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Philippines, located in Manila. Originally built in 1750 as a private summer house by a Spanish aristocrat, it was later purchased by the colonial government and became the seat of executive power in 1863 after the Palacio del Gobernador in Intramuros was destroyed. It has since served as the symbolic center of Philippine political authority through Spanish, American, and post-independence eras.
Day of Valor
The Day of Valor, known as **Araw ng Kagitingan** in the Philippines, is a national holiday observed every April 9th. It commemorates the heroism of Filipino and American soldiers during World War II, specifically marking the fall of Bataan in 1942 after a prolonged and brutal defense against Japanese forces. The day is honored with ceremonies at the Mount Samat Shrine (Dambana ng Kagitingan) in Bataan, a major memorial complex built to remember the sacrifice of those who fought.
Mount Samat National Shrine
The Mount Samat National Shrine, also known as the Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor), is a war memorial in Pilar, Bataan, Philippines. It was built to honor the Filipino and American soldiers who fought and perished in the Battle of Bataan during World War II. Its centerpiece is a towering Memorial Cross, completed in 1970, which stands on the site of the last stand against Japanese forces in 1942.
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Day of Valor
The “Day of Valor” (Araw ng Kagitingan) is a national holiday in the Philippines observed on April 9th, commemorating the fall of Bataan to Japanese forces in 1942. It honors the bravery and sacrifice of Filipino and American soldiers during the intense battle and the subsequent Bataan Death March, a brutal forced transfer of prisoners of war. The day serves as a remembrance of their resilience and a tribute to the enduring spirit of Filipino heroism.
Malacañang
Malacañang Palace is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Philippines, located in Manila. Originally built in 1750 as a Spanish aristocrat’s summer house, it was later acquired by the colonial government and became the seat of executive power in 1863 after an earthquake destroyed the governor-general’s palace in Intramuros. It has since served as a central symbol of Philippine political authority through colonial, wartime, and independent eras.
Mount Samat National Shrine
The Mount Samat National Shrine, also known as the Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor), is a war memorial in the Philippines built to honor the Filipino and American soldiers who fought and died in the Battle of Bataan during World War II. Its centerpiece is a towering 92-meter Memorial Cross erected on Mount Samat’s summit, the site of the last stand against Japanese forces in 1942. The shrine complex, completed in 1970, includes a museum and marble colonnade detailing the history of the battle and the subsequent Bataan Death March.
Dambana ng Kagitingan
The Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor) is a national memorial complex located atop Mount Samat in Bataan, Philippines. It was built to honor the Filipino and American soldiers who fought and endured the Bataan Death March during World War II. Its central feature is a towering Memorial Cross, and the site serves as a solemn reminder of the courage and sacrifice during the 1942 Battle of Bataan.
Bataan
Bataan is a province in the Philippines located on the western side of Luzon island, historically significant as the site of the **Bataan Death March** during World War II. Following the Japanese invasion in 1942, approximately 76,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war were forcibly marched over 100 kilometers under brutal conditions, an event now memorialized as a symbol of sacrifice and resilience. Today, the province honors this history with monuments and the Mount Samat National Shrine (Dambana ng Kagitingan), while also being known for its natural attractions like beaches and the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar heritage park.
Battle of Bataan
The Battle of Bataan was a major World War II engagement in the Philippines from January to April 1942, where American and Filipino forces fought a desperate delaying action against the invading Japanese army. Following a grueling three-month defense, the exhausted Allied troops surrendered, leading to the infamous Bataan Death March, a brutal 65-mile forced march of prisoners that resulted in thousands of deaths. The site is now a key memorial for heroism and sacrifice, with the Bataan Death March Memorial in New Mexico honoring the survivors.
Bataan Death March
The Bataan Death March was a brutal forced transfer by the Imperial Japanese Army of approximately 60,000–80,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war in April 1942, following the Battle of Bataan in the Philippines during World War II. During the 65-mile march to prison camps, thousands died from starvation, disease, dehydration, and outright violence. It is remembered as a major war crime and a profound symbol of wartime suffering and resilience.
World War II
World War II was a global conflict from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world’s nations and resulting in unprecedented destruction and loss of life. It was primarily fought between the Axis powers (led by Germany, Italy, and Japan) and the Allies (led by the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Soviet Union). The war’s legacy includes the Holocaust, the use of atomic weapons, and the reshaping of the international order, leading to the establishment of the United Nations.
