Day of Valor

 


The Day of Valor, also known as Araw ng Kagitingan, honors the bravery of Filipinos and American soldiers during World War II when the Philippines was invaded by the Japanese. At dawn on April 9, 1942, Major General Edward P. King of the United States Army was forced to surrender over 76,000 Filipinos, Chinese, and American soldiers to the Japanese. The soldiers were expected to hike 90 miles (145 kilometers) to San Fernando's Camp O'Donnell. Thousands of inmates died from malnutrition, thirst, and illnesses before reaching the camp during the trek (also known as the Bataan Death March).

           


                 Despite their defeat, the captured soldiers remained strong and emerged as heroes as a result of the battle. The fall of Corregidor was hastened by the defeat of Bataan. However, if the Japanese had not taken this stance, they might have easily overwhelmed all of the US bases in the Pacific. Bataan compelled them to slow down, allowing the allies precious time to train for subsequent battles including the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway. On February 8, 1945, American and Filipino liberation forces retook the Bataan peninsula.

                The Day of Valor was a national holiday until November 26, 1980, when a Letter of Instruction No. 1087 declared “Araw ng Kagitingan” a national public holiday to commemorate those who helped restore independence and independence to the Philippines during WWII. On June 30, 1987, Executive Order No. 203 was issued, designating April 9 as “Araw Ng Kagitingan” in honor of the veterans of Bataan, Corregidor, and Bessang.




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