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  During the World War 2, Philippines has experienced non-stop battles from other countries. The battle of Bataan was the United States’ first major land fights of World War 2, and lots of life has been sacrificed during this battle. The Day of Valor, also known as “Araw ng Kagitingan” is commemorated on April 9 every year by Filipinos. From December 8, 1941 to September 2, 1942, the Philippines was a part of the World War 2. The Battle of Bataan started on January 7 and was fought by the United States and the Philippine Commonwealth against Japan during World War 2 as Japan wanted to invade Philippines. On April 9, 1942, Army Major General Edward P. King surrendered to Japanese General Masaharu Homma, and ended the Battle of Bataan. After that, the Bataan Death March has begun and it was one of the bloodiest catastrophes in history. In which 76,000 prisoners of war were forced to march an estimated of 66-80 miles by the Japanese Military to endure in April 1942. And becaus...

Lenten Season, is a celebration that the Catholics are celebrating every year. It is for remembering the sacrifices of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lenten has been a tradition for Catholics and has been a special day for the religion. It is because Lenten is the day that showed how our Lord Jesus Christ had sacrificed himself for our very own sake long time ago.   Every day, on the day of April 14-15 every year, is the day for us Catholics to remember the sacrifices of Jesus Christ. In this day, the Catholic Church advises that all Catholics to fast and abstain from eating meat in specific days. Abstinence is refraining from eating meat while fish is permitted, while fasting is eating only a single full meal per day.   This Lenten season has become an important occasion for us Catholics as it is a reminder for us to not forget all the sacrifices our Lord Jesus Christ had done for us.