Philippine Society and Culture

Dr. Jose Rizal  Today, is the country's 81st commemoration of the " Araw ng Kagitingan" also known as " Day of Valor" On April 9, 1942, holed up in their fortress amidst fierce resistance, thousands of American and Filipino soldiers and civilians surrendered to the numerically superior Japanese soldiers. This historic war event in the country, popularly known as the "Fall of Bataan" is celebrated every 9th of April. To instill value and significance of this historical event among Filipinos, the celebration is declared a national holiday. Center of defense  Bataan was the center of defense in the war against the Japanese soldiers as the place is the transit point of the invaders' logistical supply.  To keep their logistical transit unhampered, the Japanese had to defeat and secure Bataan from the Filipinos who were just office workers, farmers, and students against battle -hardened foreign invaders.   Death March  From the day of the surrender began