The world is full of mystery and
things we cannot predict to come along the way, everything changes as time
passes. Problems, conflicts, different beliefs, ideology, and mindset. Thus,
these sometimes provoke one’s character in which it will light upon on his own endeavor.
Sometimes, due to what others that would tickle into one’s mind and reactions,
if not fully understand then conflict occurs. When these such misunderstanding
or beliefs occurs that would provokes or triggered one’s ego, then conflict
occurs. But sometimes things get worsen if someone’s own belief manifest or
someone trigger it, then it will become a conflict, in which it will develop
into a “war”. War in the sense that it will not only involves one’s life, but
the total community and people in the community. Because of pride and love, and
dedication to the land where everybody lives in. Depending one’s territory even
into the extent of the lost of lives.
The Day of Valor, officially
known as “Araw ng Kagitingan” is a national observance in the Philippines which
commemorates the Fall of Bataan to Japanese troops during World War II. The Fall
of Bataan in April 9, 1942, where Major General Edward P. King Jr., was forced
to surrender his troops which consists of 76,000 Filipino soldiers, Chinese and
American soldiers to the Japanese. The soldiers were forced to take a 90-mile
(about 145 kilometers) hike to Camp O’Donnell in San Fernando. They also called
this as the “Bataan Death March”, since some died in this long-range of walk.
Due to starvation, dehydration, and diseases; before they could reach their
destination camp. Thus, this also described the Fall of Corregidor, but the
prisoners of war stood strong despite their situation.
The Day of Valor was a national
observance until a Letter of Instruction No. 1087, dated on November 26, 1980,
made “Araw ng Kagitingan” a national public holiday to honor the people who
helped bring democracy and freedom in the Philippines, during Word War II.
Also, Executive Order No. 203, dated June 30, 1987, further proclaimed April 9
as “Araw ng Kagitingan” to pay tribute to the heroes of Bataan, Corregidor and
Bessang.
This also commemorates to honor
not only the Filipino war veterans who died or served the country, but also to
remember those who rendered honorable military service in depending the country
in times of war or peace. This is to gratefully acknowledge their contributions
in preserving our sovereignty and depending our national security.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that War will not only involves one’s life, but the total community and people in the community. Because we are just one. Sometimes I wonder why there is a war? But always ended up realizing that people are full of desires and greediness that they will do everything to get what they want, even if there's a life involved. During the World war II, Major General Edward P. King Jr. was forced to surrender his troops which consists of 76,000 Filipino soldiers, Chinese and American soldiers to the Japanese. That was forced to hike a 90-mile (about 145 kilometers) hike to Camp O’Donnell in San Fernando. Sadly, due to starvation, dehydration, and diseases; some of the soldiers have died before they could reach their destination camp.
ReplyDelete“Bataan Death March” just hearing these words, already gives me goosebumps. I could not imagine how cruel this situation is but i know for a fact that this is inhuman! I think that we should give importance to the "Araw ng Kagitingan" given that our filipino fighters had risk their lives and also to acknowledge their contributions in preserving our sovereignty and depending our national security.
Hello! Your blog was simple but very informative. We must always appreciate and commemorate these heroes' sacrifices for the freedom of our country. Keep up the good work!
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