ELEUTHEROMANIA

 

       There is no doubt that war is a bad thing. It is the greatest disaster that humanity has ever faced. Without a doubt, war is a terrible thing. It is the most devastating disaster that humanity has ever faced. It, like the Fall of Bataan, leaves death and devastation in its wake, as well as indiscriminate slaughter and butchery, disease and hunger, poverty, and ruin.

    During the Bataan Death March, thousands of prisoners died from malnutrition, exhaustion, and diseases before reaching the camp. Despite their defeat, the captured soldiers remained strong and emerged from the battle as heroes. The surrender of Bataan hastened the fall of Corregidor. However, if the Japanese had not taken this stance, they could easily have overwhelmed all US bases in the Pacific. Bataan forced them to slow down, giving the allies valuable time to prepare for future conflicts such as the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway. The Bataan peninsula was retaken by American and Filipino liberation forces on February 8, 1945.

    The Fall of Bataan is now remembered as a tragic past event. Unlike The Shining or American Psycho, however, this is not a story based on a novel. It is a tragedy that will be remembered in the annals of timeThe Araw ng Kagitingan, also known as the Day of Valor, honors Filipino and American soldiers who fought Japanese forces during World War II, and is observed annually on April 9th. Veterans of World War II will march in several cities across the Philippines to commemorate the day. The main event is held in Bataan at the Mt. Samat Shrine, which commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Filipino and American troops during WWII. In addition, the President of the Philippines will deliver a speech honoring veterans.

     The week-long commemoration honors not only Filipino war veterans who died or served their country, but also those who served honorably in the military in times of war or peace. This is to thank them for their efforts in preserving our sovereignty and ensuring our national security. The theme for this year's commemoration is "Kagitingan ay Gawing Gabay, Pandemya ay Mapagtatagumpayan."The country's struggle for independence and democracy has been marked by violence and conflict, resulting in significant loss of life and property. On the plus side, it has given people the authority and clarity of vision they require to maintain their democratic gains.

      Let this year's commemoration serve as a reminder to remember the sacrifices made as we till the fields that have soaked up the blood of countless wars, cruise through cities that have witnessed the marks of history, and look upon the faces of our fellowmen, knowing that they fought for them. Throughout history, lives have been lost, but it is in these dark times that our patriotic love for our motherland has been strengthened.

References:

https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/philippines/araw-ng-kagitingan

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

https://images.app.goo.gl/MyD3SP9L532KVEDMA

https://www.prc.gov.ph/article/prc-commemorates-araw-ng-kagitingan/4935