Bataan Day

This year, Araw ng Kagitingan falls on Maundy Thursday, and for a practicing Catholic, it is a day of contemplation and solemnity for me.

This post is to honor our brave fallen soldiers who valiantly fought for our freedom. Day of Valor (April 09) commemorates the fall of Bataan in World War 2. The Allied Forces consisting of around 78,000 Filipino, Chinese and American soldiers surrendered to the Imperial army of Japan on the dawn of April 09, 1942.  Annually, the Araw ng Kagitingan ceremony is held at Mount Samat. I am posting pictures of the Mount Samat National Shrine war museum's extensive collection.

I also salute our modern day heroes who are working very hard to fight this pandemic - our health workers. May God continue to bless and guide you in your efforts to heal the afflicted and contain this pandemic.