Kagitingan para sa Bayan

The Day of Valor, or Araw ng Kagitingan, commemorates the heroics of Filipino World War II soldiers. It is a national holiday in the Philippines that falls on or around April 9 each year. Schools and most businesses are closed because it is a holiday for the general public. When the Japanese conquered the Philippines during World War II, the bravery of Filipino and American soldiers was honored on the Day of Valor. On April 9, 1942, at around dawn, US Army Major General Edward P. King surrendered more than 76,000 Filipinos, Chinese, and American troops to the Japanese. For the soldiers, Camp O'Donnell in San Fernando, California, was a 90-mile (145-kilometer) walk away for soldiers. Due to malnutrition, thirst, and infections, many captives perished during the trek (also known as the Bataan Death March). The kidnapped men persevered despite their defeat, and heroes arose from the experience. The surrender of Bataan expedited corregidor's demis; the Japanese might have rapidly taken US bases in the Pacific if this position had not been taken. The Battle of Bataan slowed them down, giving the allies time to prepare for confrontations such as the Battle of Coral Sea and Midway, which occurred soon after. On February 8, 1945, American and Filipino liberation forces recaptured the Bataan peninsula.

Before Letter of Instruction No. 1087, dated November 26, 1980, proclaimed "Araw ng Kagitingan" a national public holiday to remember those who helped bring democracy and freedom to the Philippines during World War II, "Day of Valor" was a national commemoration. April 9 has been designated as "Araw Ng Kagitingan" in honor of the heroes of Bataan, Corregidor, and Bessang by Executive Order No. 203, issued June 30, 1987. When it comes to an understanding the concept of war, it is impossible to grasp. It is impossible to comprehend every facet of it. It is virtually impossible to fathom because of the absolute certainty of its result. Whatever the situation, the fallout is always the same. War, fueled by the most heinous of motives, is bound to have horrific results. Yet, there is always a way out of the pain. It is still a heartbreaking narrative in the aftermath of Bataan's demise. In contrast to The Shining or American Psycho, however, this is not plagiarized material. It is etched into the grim pages of our past. Many of our citizens perished during these challenging periods. I wholeheartedly concur that their selflessness is cause for celebration. The bravery of these men and women will never be forgotten. 

During World War II, Filipinos were forced to participate in a war they had no business. We were nothing more than pawns in their game. Because of this, I am enraged. That is the trouble with wars, as you can see. As a result, it has repercussions that will last for many generations. It has been 75 years since the Battle of Bataan, but its echoes can still be heard in the air. Those of us fortunate enough not to have lived through those dreadful times can at least vaguely recall the aftermath of World War II. As a result, its overflow seeps into our social mores and prejudices. The veterans who have made it through the war are the ones who have it the most challenging time. It is difficult for them to make sense of their jumbled thoughts and recollections. Nevertheless, every year for the past seven decades, they have had a reason to rejoice—commemoration of their bravery and contribution to the world, not just in their own country. Remind us not to repeat mistakes made in the past by displaying our potential for enormous sacrifices in these monuments. As heroes, they are, but imagine having to live your life with scars that reach beyond your body. They have seen the darkest side of humanity. Unfortunately, that tends to affect people. Furthermore, no matter how hard our veterans strive, they will never be the same. Some wounds can not be healed, no matter how long it takes. As you can see, we all bear the weight of war. We have a shared responsibility in this endeavor with our compatriots and the entire world. As our forebears did, so will our sons and daughters carry it forth. Allowing ourselves to learn from the past can help alleviate some burdens. Because if war is an idea that can be realized, then it follows that peace may be as well.

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