A nation’s history is the reflection of its culture, traditions and beliefs. Philippine History is no different. It showcases our native Malayan roots, our proud heritage of noble chiefs and fierce warriors, foreign powers and influences that have shaped our country into what it is today, and our countrymen’s efforts in attaining national independence. Truly, our history mirrors the Filipino spirit of faith, bravery and perseverance. On December 8 1941, the Philippines was invaded by Japan. To most Filipinos during that time, there was no doubt that they viewed the Japanese occupation as the darkest period of their lives (Setsuho & Jose, 1999). In the span of 3 years, the invaders brought trauma and marked cruelty in the daily lives of the people. The shock of the outbreak of war, air raids on cities and resultant deaths of civilians are just of few events that menaced the country. In the course of this time, some places in the Philippines had been particularly well known during war: Bataan, Corregidor, Leyte, Lingayen as …show more content…
And this is a great shame for, because of women, our nation would not be what it is today. Women, before the arrival of the Spanish colonizers, were the religious and cultural leaders of the people. They were also the ones that creatively smuggled into the country pieces of the Philippine flag, knowing full-well that, if they were caught, they would be executed because they believed in what the revolution stood for in fighting for Philippine independence. Women served as nurses to those in need of medical attention in times of war. They were spies that were tasked with gathering information for the success of rebellions. And they served as combatants and commanders during the Guerilla Movement of World War II, whose main purpose was to rid our country of the Japanese