A day where we give respect "Araw ng Kagitingan."

For those who doen't know, Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as Day of Valor, is a national observance in the Philippines that commemorates the fall of Bataan to Japanese troops during World War II. This significant day is officially celebrated every April 9, which marks the start of the Bataan Death March.
Let me share some historical context:

• On April 9, 1942, against the orders of Generals Douglas MacArthur and Jonathan Wainwright, Major General Edward P. King, Jr., the commander of the Luzon Force in Bataan, surrendered more than 76,000 starving and disease-ridden soldiers (including 64,000 Filipinos and 12,000 Americans) to Japanese troops. These prisoners of war had their belongings confiscated and were forced to endure the infamous 140-kilometer (87 mi) Bataan Death March to Camp O’Donnell in Capas, Tarlac. Along the way, thousands died from dehydration, heat prostration, untreated wounds, and wanton execution. Only 54,000 of the prisoners reached their destination, and the exact death toll remains difficult to assess due to some captives escaping from their guards. Approximately 3,000 prisoners may have died during the march, with 25,000–30,000 more perishing while in captivity1.

In the Philippines, this day serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by those who dedicated their lives to freeing the country during World War II. It was officially known as Bataan Day or Corregidor Day before the 2000s and is still referred to by these names by some. In the United States, the holiday is celebrated in Maywood, Illinois, where it is known by its old name. 

This information was based on Wikipedia and to be honest, I also don't know what's with the Araw ng Kagitingan, that's why I searched it out on the internet and share this information's with you. But I knew that Araw ng Kagitingan is a holiday where we give respect and reminder that Araw ng Kagitingan is a day where Filipino's back the fight for our freedom and country. If you ask me, what am I doing to this day? Well, I sleep and just doing my normal routine because I know that may respect to them are always here.

References:

 -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_Valor

 -https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/8/araw-ng-kagitingan-celebration-highlights-ph-s-economic-social-transformation

 -https://pinoaraw.blogspot.com/2022/07/english-term-for-araw-ng-kagitingan.html

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