Today in History—Araw ng Kagitingan
Today, let us remember and honor the bravery and heroism of the veterans who fought valiantly for our freedom and sovereignty. May their sacrifice inspire us to stand our ground and remain steadfast against all attempts to undermine our autonomy and democracy.
References:
[1] Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
[3] Philippine Scouts Heritage Society
[4] Pacific War Online Encyclopedia
Photos:
Maningsambale, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Judgefloro, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: National Historical Commission of the Philippines; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar (seav), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons