As the country celebrates the 81st Araw ng Kagitingan, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said fallen heroes of the “Fall of Bataan,” are a reminder that Filipinos will always fight on, move forward and prevail with unity amid the global health crisis.
AS the country celebrates the 81st Araw ng Kagitingan, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said fallen heroes of the “Fall of Bataan,” are a reminder that Filipinos will always fight on, move forward and prevail with unity amid the global health crisis.
“Today, as we commemorate the ‘Araw ng Kagitingan’ nationwide, we honor and recognize the gallantry of our fallen heroes, who willingly laid down their lives so that we can enjoy the blessings of freedom today.
“This day is a testament to Filipino courage and bravery, a fighting spirit that comes to the fore as we face adversity after adversity. This day reminds us of a priceless legacy: that the same courage and bravery our heroes displayed in the crucible of war“in the Fall of Bataan”run in our blood, through our veins,” he added.
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