Araw ng Kagitingan

 

In the Philippines, Araw ng Kagitingan is a non-working holiday that falls on a long weekend. On this day, World War II veterans parade in various places around the Philippines. There are modest parades throughout the Philippines, but the primary feature of the Araw ng Kagitingan is when the country's president delivers a speech at the Mt Samat shrine in Bataan province to remember the heroism of Filipino and American troops during World War II.

Araw ng Kagitingan is a Philippine national holiday that falls on or around April 9. Many streets will be closed, and public transportation routes may be rerouted to accommodate the parades. Malls and other recreational locations are open, and most people may go there and spend the day with their families.

If you ask me, it is only appropriate that we remember the sacrifices that our warriors had to make, as well as the hardships and tribulations that they had to undergo, all for the sake of our freedom. Take notice that they contributed to our current status as a free and independent country.

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