The Fall of Bataan; The Bravery of Filipinos

  

        The “Araw ng Kagitingan”, also known as the “Day of Valor”, is a public holiday in the Philippines that marks the greatness of Filipino fighters during World War II. It is marked on April 9 each year. This special day commemorates the death of a thousand Filipinos. And it also remembers the bravery of those who fought for the country.

        The Fall of Bataan occurred during World War II. After Japan bombed the U.S. Naval Base at the Pearl Harbor, the invasion of Japan in the Philippines began. When the Japanese captured Manila, the American and Filipino defenders had no choice but to retreat to the Bataan Peninsula. During the next three months, the US-Filipino army fought against Japan even with the lack of naval and air support. However, on April 9, 1942, the U.S. General Edward King Jr. surrendered and approximately 64,000 Filipinos, and 12,000 Americans became prisoners of the Japanese forces. This day reminds us of the hardships the Filipinos went through to fight for the Philippines. And this day is commemorated by holding a public holiday every year during April 9.

        As the rise of the new generation occurs, the youth are thought about the historical battle in school. It is important to learn about the history in your country. It is important to remember the hardships and sacrifices of thousands of Filipinos during the war. Through this public holiday, we can commemorate and remember the Historical Battle of Bataan, the rise and fall of the country during the World War II.



Reference/s:

https://www.ue.edu.ph/mla/araw-ng-kagitingan-holiday-this-friday/

https://ph.asiatatler.com/life/heres-everything-that-happened-on-araw-ng-kagitingan

https://dilg.gov.ph/events/79th-Commemoration-of-Araw-ng-Kagitingan/562

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