Army, PEFTOK Veterans Honor Korean War Fallen in Taguig

The Philippine Army and the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) Veterans Association, Inc. (PVAI) honored United Nations veterans and fallen soldiers in a solemn Wreath-Laying Ceremony on November 11, 2026, at the Philippine-Korea Friendship Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Korean Ambassador Leads Tribute to UN Veterans

Ambassador Lee Dong Gy of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines served as Guest of Honor and Speaker during the ceremony, according to a release from the Philippine Army dated November 13, 2026. The ambassador offered a salute to the veterans in attendance and offered a solemn moment in honor of the United Nations veterans and fallen soldiers who fought during the Korean War.

Photos released by the Philippine Army Public Affairs Office (PAO) show the ambassador offering a salute to the veterans present and a solemn moment in honor of the fallen soldiers.

Annual Event on November 11 Each Year

The wreath-laying ceremony is part of an international memorial event held every November 11 to honor the lives and sacrifices of soldiers during the Korean War, the Philippine Army said in its release.

Over 7,400 Filipinos Served Under UN Command

According to the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, a total of 7,420 Filipino officers and men served in Korea under the United Nations Command from 1950 to 1955.

Photo credit: Philippine Army Public Affairs Office (PAO)