The Philippines World War Memorial Foundation (Philwar
Foundation) educates the youth about our World War II History. This is done by
providing alternative learning experiences through film and media. Values that
may be lacking today such as bravery, delicadeza, moral integrity and
patriotism are emphasized in these films. Learning activities are capped off by
bringing together historians, descendants of heroes, veterans and biographers
as resource persons.
Philwar’s latest project is "Honor: The Legacy of Jose
Abad Santos", a documentary feature film on the life and times of the late
patriot Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos. He is one of the greatest heroes of
World War II, yet his name remains ambiguous to many and is probably best known
as being one of the three figures in the P1,000 bill, or to whom that big
street near Divisoria was named after.
Other than that, very little is known of Abad Santos' life and his
heroism, for it is not even written in history textbooks being used today - just like the exploits of Marinduque heroes during the two-phased Philippine Revolution and during World War II.
The docu-film highlights the many values and virtues that
Jose Abad Santos possessed - such as love of God, of family, and of country. He
exhibited moral integrity, resulting in 33 years of public service which was
never tainted by any corruption or scandal. In the words of President Manuel
Quezon shortly before he died, he said, "Abad Santos was one of the
noblest and ablest men the government ever had in service."
A Gala Premiere and Book Launching of Honor: The Legacy of
Jose Abad Santos awaits history enthusiasts, WWII researchers and students on
February 24, 2018, 8:00pm, at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo. Pls click here
for the movie trailer that stars Ricardo Cepeda.
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| In Marinduque, local historical commemorations provide alternative learning experiences. |
