Mount Samat National Shrine: A Monument of Valor in Pilar, Bataan
November 18, 2016
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Located on Mount Samat in Pilar, Bataan, Philippines, the Mount Samat National Shrine, also known as Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor), commemorates the heroism and sacrifice of Filipino and American soldiers during World War II. This site is deeply tied to the Battle of Bataan and the harrowing events that followed, including the Bataan Death March. Visiting the shrine, you immediately sense the solemn atmosphere that frames this important historical memorial.
