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Vision
The immortalization of the heroics of young Filipinos who gallantly braved the onslaught of the enemies trampling our sacred shores in Bataan and Corregidor for love of Country, through forums, publications, museums, libraries, memoriam, anniversary celebrations and other such avenues that would inculcate into the minds of the present generations, the legacy of their forebears is the freedom they now so enjoy.
Mission
- To have a venue for Bataan and Corregidor survivors to meet frequently to constantly keep alive their common concerns as in the past.
- To keep track of living WWII veterans and their families with the end in view of being able to help them in any possible way when presented with problems the Association can alleviate.
- To facilitate claims/benefits with Philippine and/or US governments through their proper agencies.
- To be able to present the collective efforts of the WWII veterans to pursue from the National Government and/or any of its agencies mandated to attend to our member's legitimate needs.
Defender's Prayer
Heavenly Father, through Your Son,
Jesus Christ and with the Holy Spirit
We rise with contrite hearts to praise You,
Thank You and glorify You!
We beseech You to bless us
Your defenders of this blessed country.
Forgive us for our doubts and weaknesses;
Bless us again with the courage to always
do our best for what is right according
to Your divine will.
Bless the souls of our brothers-in-arms
You have already called into Your kingdom;
Inspire us the living to love and serve
our needy and poor comrades;
Teach us, reveal to us and lead us in Your
Holy ways in building our nation with
a people of abiding faith and love for You,
Whom we revere with joy as our Lord and Savior,
Your Son, Jesus Christ!
Finally, we thank You for the peace and prosperity
You give us from Your ever flowing bounty!
Glory to You, our Father, Your Son – our Lord
and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Jesus Christ and with the Holy Spirit
We rise with contrite hearts to praise You,
Thank You and glorify You!
We beseech You to bless us
Your defenders of this blessed country.
Forgive us for our doubts and weaknesses;
Bless us again with the courage to always
do our best for what is right according
to Your divine will.
Bless the souls of our brothers-in-arms
You have already called into Your kingdom;
Inspire us the living to love and serve
our needy and poor comrades;
Teach us, reveal to us and lead us in Your
Holy ways in building our nation with
a people of abiding faith and love for You,
Whom we revere with joy as our Lord and Savior,
Your Son, Jesus Christ!
Finally, we thank You for the peace and prosperity
You give us from Your ever flowing bounty!
Glory to You, our Father, Your Son – our Lord
and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Defender's Pledge
Calling on as witnesses, my brothers –in-arms who have paid the supreme sacrifice in Bataan, Corregidor, the Death March, and Capas, do solemnly pledge:
1. To uphold and abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc (DBC), and to support and sustain the DBC in all its legitimate and legal aspirations, goals and projects specially those in support of the veterans;
2. To extend material and spiritual assistance within my power to the Defenders and other members of DBC who may be in need of it; and
3. To be vigilant in defense and militant in the propagation of the ideals for which the Defenders fought and their comrades died, namely, Justice Liberty and Democracy.
This Pledge I will constantly bear in mind, in heart, and in soul.
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Signature above printed name
__________________ Date
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National Commander
1. To uphold and abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc (DBC), and to support and sustain the DBC in all its legitimate and legal aspirations, goals and projects specially those in support of the veterans;
2. To extend material and spiritual assistance within my power to the Defenders and other members of DBC who may be in need of it; and
3. To be vigilant in defense and militant in the propagation of the ideals for which the Defenders fought and their comrades died, namely, Justice Liberty and Democracy.
This Pledge I will constantly bear in mind, in heart, and in soul.
_________________________
Signature above printed name
__________________ Date
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National Commander