TODAY, August 29, is National Heroes Day -- a day when the country commemorates the contribution, struggle or bravery of the people for the nation's freedom.
"The celebration began during the American Colonial Period. The Philippine Legislature first enacted the holiday into law through Act No. 3827 on October 28, 1931. The Act declared the last Sunday of August of every year an official national holiday," according to the Official Gazette, at www.gov.ph.
But did you know that National Heroes Day specifies no hero?
The Official Gazette said "the law that put into practice the celebration does not name a single one. And this lack of specifics offers an opportunity to celebrate the bravery of not one, not a few, but all Filipino heroes who have braved death or persecution for home, nation, justice, and freedom."
"Because of their significant roles in the process of nation building and contributions to history, there were laws enacted and proclamations issued honoring these heroes," the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, at ncca.gov.ph, said.
Below is an infographic about our "national heroes":
(Sunnex)
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