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The youth of the Philippines must be aware of the importance of the Araw ng Kagitingan Day of Valor, when the entire country observes the Filipino gallantry, bravery and heroism; and pays tribute not only to the war heroes but also to the veterans of the Second World War.The Battle of Bataan perceived the Filipino forces side by side with American allies entering in war against the Japanese invaders. The infamous Death March took place after the Fall of Bataan, the last province who gave up to the Japanese invaders. The Death March was a long and hard walk from Mariveles, Bataan to Capas, Tarlas that the captured Filipino and American soldiers underwent. Over 90,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war forced to move from the Bataan Peninsula to prison camps in Capas, Tarlac. Only a little less than 10,000 tired and hungry soldiers died along the route. As an appropriate gift showing respect, gratitude or affection to the heroism of these soldiers, a World War II military shrine called the Dambana ng Kagitingan Shrine of Valor was fully accomplished and inaugurated in 1970. The Shrine of Valor is composed of the Colonnade and the Memorial Cross of great size. The Colonnade is a marble-capped construction with an altar, esplanade and a museum.
For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TVNowadays, the Filipino youth must be guided by the gallantry and valor of the Second World War Veterans in the direction of unity, peace and progress. at the present time, the filipinos are combating food shortage and rising costs of fuel. The Filipinos must be combating valorously. |
