No capes, but they saved several lives and generations. The flag raised every Monday at offices and schools became a reality when they sacrificed their precious years. Every generation has been freed from several chains of colonization. Every foot gained the ability to walk on its own and wander around without trembling and sweaty shoes worn.
Annually, as the last Monday of August comes, the Philippines commemorate the heroes of history who contributed to the freedom we are breathing now. This is the day when Filipinos remember and honor heroes of the revolutions who helped the country to establish independence. For several decades Filipinos were chained by different colonizers, which are the Spaniards, Americans, and Japanese. This freedom was credited to the hardships and sacrifices of our heroes of the past like Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Antonio Luna, and more. Filipinos are nothing without their sacrifices.
Commemorating our heroes shows our respect and gratefulness for their life sacrifices to let us breathe the air of independence. Their deaths led our country to the brightest side of the star that we're living in until now. Without their patriotism and nationalism, Filipinos are still chained in other races' hands and are still slaves of other nations. Their selflessness made our country have its own identity and a flag to raise together with our pride to be a Filipino. Salute to those heroes who saved our lives and generations.
Article by: Rhea Claire Angela A. Vinluan Layout by: Francine Pantaleon
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