Join the U.S. Embassy and ABMC in Commemorating Memorial Day 2025

📅 Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 🕗 8:00 AM | 📍 Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Taguig City

Greetings from the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines!

The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), invites students, educators, and members of the academic community to the Memorial Day 2025 Commemoration on Sunday, May 25, at 8:00 AM at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Taguig City.

Memorial Day is an annual observance in the United States dedicated to honoring and remembering the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. Across the globe, ABMC sites pay tribute to over 200,000 fallen service members. At the Manila American Cemetery alone, nearly 17,000 American and Filipino patriots are laid to rest.

This commemoration is an opportunity for students and educators to engage deeply with history, reflect on the cost of freedom, and appreciate the enduring legacy of service and sacrifice.

🎓 Student & Educator Participation Encouraged

Your institution’s presence is most welcome. Following the ceremony, a guided group tour of the cemetery and memorial will be offered for students and educators.

How to Join:

• Confirm your institution’s interest by replying to the invitation email.
• Participants may register individually by scanning the QR code provided.
• Deadline for registration: May 19, 2025
• If interested in joining the tour, please include "Guided Tour" in the notes field during registration, along with your designation and institution (e.g., Guided Tour / Student / U.S. Embassy Manila).

🕖 Reminders:

• Please arrive and be seated by 7:45 AM.
• The ceremony will begin promptly at 8:00 AM.
• Attire: Smart casual
• Parking: Available on a first-come, first-served basis
• A shuttle service will be available from the main gate to the Visitor Center.
• Kindly allow extra time for security checks if parking inside the cemetery.

Let us come together in this meaningful event to honor those who gave their all in service to peace and freedom.