Last Friday, April 9, was Araw ng Kagitingan, Day of Valor. It was a day to remember and honor the men and women who died fighting for our freedom and human rights; the frontline health care workers who have been risking their lives to save ours; as well our seafarers and other OFWs and key workers who provide essential service during the pandemic. We pray for their safety as they go about their dangerous tasks.
Today is the 109th anniversary of the Titanic tragedy. Despite the passage of the years, the sinking of what was declared an unsinkable ship has continued to fascinate the general public. It has inspired books, documentaries, lectures, and has drawn tourists and adventure-seekers, including a couple who said their wedding vows in a submersible stationed on the ship’s bow.
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