The 2013 Veterans Day Ceremony at Manila American Cemetery included the posting of colors, the playing of the national anthems, the marking of the 11^th hour with a moment of silence, an invocation, guest remarks, a wreath-laying, firing salute, the playing of “Taps,” and the retiring of the colors. Event participants included the Armed Forces of the Philippines Band, a U.S. Marine Corps Detachment, and U.S. government officials.

This ceremony honored the sacrifices of the more than 50,000 individuals that are buried or memorialized at this site.