The Capas Freedom March is a national event organized by the Department of National Defense (DND) through Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), the province of Tarlac, the Municipality of Capas and AAP Travel in order to pay tribute to the strength and valor that was exhibited by war veterans both Filipino, American, and others. It aims to define the major role of Filipinos during World War II and inculcate a sense of pride among Filipinos