The Day of Valor

           

             Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the heroism of Filipinos as well as American Soldiers way back when the Japanese occupied the Philippines during World War II. The said event is celebrated every April 9 annually. It is a non-working holiday. But how is it this year, especially the pandemic is still widespread?

Normally, roads are reserved for parades in the different localities in the country. This is to honor the Filipino war veterans who died and serve the Philippines also those who contributed military service to defend whether it be during at war or peace. In this manner, they are acknowledged to preserve our sovereignty as well as in defending citizens’ national security. Unfortunately, this is still prohibited like last year considering that the curve hasn’t flattened yet and insisting it would risk everyone’s life. Instead, people extended their gratitude to the soldiers’ deeds through online with the use of social media applications.

Filipinos are indeed patriotic. For the people who sacrificed and contributed for the country’s ascendancy are not forgotten but remembered and is celebrated each year. This is the reason why its history, culture, and tradition are preserved from generation to another generation. Even in the middle of pandemic, citizens made a way to show their unending gratitude.

References:

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/araw-ng-kagitingan/

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

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