TROOPS of the 4th Infantry Division marked National Heroes Day on Monday, Aug. 31, by completing a 12.7-kilometer foot march across major thoroughfares in Cagayan de Oro City to honor the country’s freedom fighters and fallen soldiers.
The commemorative route began at Camp Edilberto T. Evangelista in Barangay Patag, passing through Barangays Bulua, Canitoan, and Iponan before looping back to the division headquarters.
The march served as both a test of physical discipline and a collective tribute to the heroism, selflessness, and historical sacrifices that shaped the nation.
The 12.7-kilometer march brought together military personnel from various units under 4ID, highlighting physical readiness, unit cohesion, and tactical discipline.
Division leadership emphasized that the activity allowed troopers to reflect on their oath of service and the constitutional mandate of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The event reinforced the military’s core values of courage, patriotism, and commitment—qualities essential for personnel stationed across operational areas in Northern Mindanao and Caraga.
Addressing the division following the march, 4ID commander MGEN Marion T. Angcao emphasized that modern heroism is defined by daily dedication and disciplined service to the public.
“The strength of a soldier is not measured solely by physical endurance but also by the willingness to sacrifice, remain disciplined, and faithfully fulfill one’s responsibilities,” Angcao said. “Every act of service, no matter how small, contributes to the larger mission of safeguarding the peace, security, and welfare of the Filipino people.”
Angcao urged the soldiers to carry the legacy of past national heroes into their routine security duties, community assistance programs, and peace-and-development operations across the region.
