The final Monday in August is when this national holiday is observed. On this day, Filipinos honor and venerate the sacrifices made by all men and women who were revolution heroes and helped establish the foundation for their country's freedom. 

It is referred to as "Araw ng mga Bayani" in the Philippines, each year, honors the Cry of Pugad Lawin, which was the start of the revolution against the Spanish empire. A revolt that ignited the Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire in 18...