Philippines is one of the richest country when it comes to history, where Filipinos died and revolt. The Bataan Death March was called the stage of olden times where the American and Philippine soldiers caught, from the fall of Bataan was brought them by far. In this scenario, they were upset and weary body since the second world war. All without the capacity to continue their walk will rebuke and shot right away by the Japanese soldiers. Many American soldiers and Filipinos would like to give up in life, but for friendship, they remained steadfast and left each one to arrive at the appointed place and start a new peaceful life.
Here in Bataan you will feel the peace and prosperity of life, away from pollution and danger. Beautiful scenery that cannot be paid in any amount of money. This area is full of the past and independence that you won’t forget. On our arrival we found out that this place is the right way to define the word beauty and abundance of history. JMY(Joseph Marello Youth) leaders held the activity in Mareveles Bataan last October 28-31, 2010 which were attended by 18 delegates all over the Philippine province it was led by the priests of the OSJ (Oblates of St. Joseph) with the theme “The leaders march, the Hero within”.
October 28, 2010
On our first day in Bataan we were divided into ten groups to build camaraderie, after disseminating the group we start our first talk regarding “Finding the will of God” . all of us is tired and no appetite to listen to the talk because of a long exit from Batangas going to Bataan. Its quiet hard for us to listen without any rest at all. After the talk we had an activity that really challenge our determination, camaraderie, logical thinking and leadership which made us to stimulate. The only thing that we need to do in this activity is to put a fire in a torch with the use of candle, but it was not easy for us to put fire in the torch because there are many obstruction in our way before we attain our goal, one of the hindrances in our goal is the marshals who chase to blow the candles and pour us a pale of water for us not to accomplish our goal. In that instances we learn how to be in patience in all kind of aspects.
October 29, 2011
The second day of living in Bataan brought us the history of the land. The land of Bataan didn’t only become a land of heroes but a land of deep loyalty and friendship. Death march who has killed a hundreds of soldiers, but their death is not a death in futile but death for a noble function and that is deep friendship through relationship of brotherhood between American and Filipino soldiers. They never left each other until they reach their freedom. They live not only as heroes but they live and ready to die as true friends. We have many friends in our life but for instance true friends will be seen in the darkest moments of our life but not in our everyday life living.
After the talk about Bataan we go to different chapels in Mareveles, Bataan to have an outreach programs, games and taught a Godly words to children. It’s a heart whelming for me that I did something good to others. Sharing my knowledge and logical thinking without any change. It is nice to see that everyone is very provocative in serving other. The leaders that has no doubt in serving others and leader whose willing to do everything for the good of the people. I do believe in this quotation that “The Leaders is always the ACE of the Follower” because in our daily lifestyle leader is the maneuver of the car they make the right moves for us and makes way for goodness and serenity of the community, as a leader we are always ready to die and sacrifice for the safety of our community not because you wanted to be a hero but because of your willingness, choice and no doubt and ready to sacrifice for everyone.
October 30, 2011
At exactly 04: 30 am all the JMY Leaders have a journey to the historical Mt. Samat. at this time, we will go to the famous leader of the altar of courage which is found in Pilar, Bataan. This area is full of historical, Mt. Samat of Filipinos and American soldiers who fought with heart and courage to stay their right of freedom. whether they caught by the Japanese soldier but their bravery will remain linear history. in this case, let the consciousness of the young leaders the courage to sacrifice himself to others. every step that we do until we reach the top of the mountain We followed the footsteps of our heroes, we walk to replenish Bataan death where many soldiers hero sacrifices life. We walked through it with no doubt and no certainty. most of us is tired of and most also have already ride in the vehicle and the rest is immovable in a tired because we believe that our hero made to survive in this passage, we also overcome it with courage and no doubt like them and I’m very proud to say that I made it to the top without giving up.
October 31, 2011
This is the day that we will leave Bataan and unfortunately I want to stay here and live in this area. no mess, good breeze in the air that passes through my body and away from smoky and dark air and living in a peaceful town. living in this place is one of my goal in future because in this place I found out the will of happiness and richness life but I cannot stay here for now, for instance I pursue to go back here to view it and passes all the ones I made here and the history of Bataan. I Love Bataan and I Love our journey here its unforgettable to me that I became a part of this place. Nice scenery and sites.
