Sacrificed in the Past

 

          


          On April 9, Filipinos around the country commemorate the Day of Valor, or "Araw ng Kagitingan : 'Day of Valor,' also known as Bataan Day and Bataan and Corregidor Day is a national observance in the Philippines commemorating the fall of Bataan during World War II.  Bataan served as the nation's defensive center during the four-year conflict. Bataan was captured on April 9, 1942. We honor the bravery and heroism of Filipinos who battled for our independence and national pride every year. The Araw ng Kagitingan will be held for the 80th time in 2022.

 

          Our country, the Philippines, has been attacked by Spaniards in the past, culminating in a lengthy struggle. The commanding officers of Bataan, where Filipino and American forces fought the Japanese the hardest, formally surrendered. Third Lieutenant Normando Ildefonso Reyes addressed the Philippines and the world from the Malinta Tunnel on Corregidor, repeating a telegram written by Captain Salvador P. Lopez. Many Filipinos fought for their lives, and for the betterment of our country. One act of bravery is during the Fall of Bataan and the battle in Corregidor. As April 9 approaches, we commemorate eighty years of bravery the Filipino and American soldiers that defended Bataan until its fall to the Japanese.

 


          The Battle of Bataan took place during World War II and lasted from January 6, 1942 until April 9, 1942, when the Bataan forces surrendered. The Bataan Death March occurred after the Filipino and American Bataan troops surrendered to Japanese forces. The majority of the prisoners (Bataan troops) began their arduous march in Mariveles, near Bataan's tip, and had to march the entire 66 miles to the railhead; others joined along the route. During the march north to the trains that would take them to a prison camp, the Japanese brutalized their hostages. They beat them up all the time, sometimes to get them to move along. Many of the prisoners were battle-weary and unable to keep up with the arduous marching pace, especially in the sweltering heat and with little water. Those who fell behind, broke ranks to obtain water, or attempted to flee were bayoneted, shot, or beheaded.

 

          Filipinos in Bataan, as well as Americans, fought as hard as they could for our country's democracy. After all, they sought to fight for the country's liberation, dedicating their life to freeing the country during World War II, and Filipinos demonstrated their nationalism or love for the country by battling for the country's democracy. Many Filipinos have fought and died for the country's democracy in the past, sacrificing their lives to free the country from conqueror countries' attacks and occupation. We are currently living in freedom thanks to our forefathers, the Filipinos, and we must make good use of it.

 


          Stop abusing the freedom for which Filipinos have fought and sacrificed in the past, and use our freedom for the betterment of the Philippines.


Retrieve. March 21, 2022. Image: Duyan ka ng Magiting - Ang Salaysay at Saysag ng Araw ng Kagitingan. flyingketchup.ph

Retrieve. March 21, 2022. Image: Bataan Death March - Definition, Dates & Survivors - History. www.history.com

Retrieve. March 21, 2022. Image: Araw ng Kagitingan: A Celebration of Victory and Heroism. www.bria.com.ph


 

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