Araw ng Kagitingan, commonly known as the Day of Valor, commemorates the heroism of Filipino fighters during World War II and is observed on or around April 9 every year in the Philippines. This historical day commemorates the valor of Filipino warriors and American allies who battled against the Japanese invasion in World War II, during which countless lives were sacrificed protecting the country's independence and sovereignty.
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It is not a commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan; rather, it is a commemoration of the bravery of Filipinos who battled and gave up their lives for the people despite the fact that the country's defense at Corregidor in Bataan was "fallen" on April 9, 1942. This occurred during World War II when Japan sought to seize America's allies, notably the Philippines. We owe it to our forefathers who gave their lives for us to battle for our Motherland and be good citizens. More than ever, the Philippines requires the unity and support of all Filipinos. Bataan holds a particular position in the history of the Dominicans and Augustinian Recollects in the Philippines since it was the site of some of the first evangelizing. The efforts and sacrifices of our warriors in claiming victory against all obstacles, as well as the participation of the townsfolk in providing aid to the captured heroes, will give new meaning to words like patriotism, freedom, courage, and perseverance as we celebrate Araw ng Kagitingan each year.
The narrative of the Fall of Bataan is still a heartbreaking one. But, unlike The Shining or American Psycho, this is not a narrative plagiarized from a book. It is a tragedy that will live on in the annals of time. In the very same way that the tragic events of Bataan and Corregidor could have been avoided if we had been more equipped and alert, many of the divisive issues confronting us today, such as risks to our democratic systems, national patrimony, virtues, the war against memory, and our very prospective as a nation, point to the immediate need for constant vigilance, courage in the face of deception and public condemnation, and a never-ending willingness to cover the burden of failure.
Let us all remember the bravery of the Filipinos who died fighting for the sake of the people. Many Filipinos have battled and died for the country's democracy in the past, dedicating their lives to freeing the country from the invasions and control of conquering countries. We have freedom now because of our forefathers, the Filipinos, and we must make good use of it.
References:
Araw ng Kagitingan: Remembering the brave in the Fall of Bataan (March 9, 2022) Retrieved March 14, 2022, from https://army.mil.ph/home/index.php/featured-stories/1226-araw-ng-kagitingan-remembering-the-brave-in-the-fall-of-bataan
Do You Know Why We Remember 'Araw Ng Kagitingan'? (April 5, 2022) by Jove Moya. Retrieved March 14, 2022, from https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/arts/heres-everything-that-happened-on-araw-ng-kagitingan
77th Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor): Philippine Veteran Week (April 13, 2019) by traveltayosaph Retrieved March 14, 2022, from https://traveltayosaph.wordpress.com/2019/04/13/77th-araw-ng-kagitingan-day-of-valor-philippine-veterans-week/
What it really means to celebrate Araw ng Kagitingan (April 6, 2018) by Philippines Life Staff Retrieved March 14, 2022, from https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/culture/2018/04/06/Araw-ng-Kagitingan.html
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