#World War II Philippines
Articles tagged with «World War II Philippines».
Ipo Dam: Infrastructure, History and the Battle of Ipo Dam
Concrete gravity dam in Bulacan, Philippines. Part of the Angat-Ipo-La Mesa water system, completed in 1984.
26th Cavalry Regiment (Philippine Scouts): History and Combat Record
History of the 26th Cavalry Regiment (Philippine Scouts), the last US cavalry unit to charge in WWII.
Battery Way: Corregidor's Mortar Defense and WWII History
Battery Way was a 12-inch mortar battery on Corregidor Island, built 1908-1914 and active in the 1942 Philippines Campaign.
Llanera, Nueva Ecija: Municipality Profile and Agricultural Economy
Profile of Llanera, Nueva Ecija: a central municipality with a rice-based economy, WWII military history, and 22 barangays.
Manuel F. Segura: Cebu Guerrilla Colonel and Military Historian
Colonel Manuel F. Segura led Cebu guerrillas in WWII, earning the Bronze Star. He later commanded provinces and authored military histories.
Yeto Island: Geography, History and Naming in Guimaras
Yeto Island is a tropical islet in the Panay Gulf, Guimaras, named after WWII Lieutenant Pedro Brancia Yeto.
Alejandro Melchor: Engineer, Mathematician and War Cabinet Member
Profile of Alejandro Melchor, Filipino civil engineer, mathematician and WWII war cabinet member from Aklan.
Compostela, Cebu: Municipality Profile, History, and World War II Heritage
Profile of Compostela, Cebu: a municipality in Metro Cebu with 58,178 residents, known for its WWII battle sites and Spanish colonial histor...
Corregidor Island Lighthouse: History, Structure and Naval Role
Historic lighthouse on Corregidor Island, Cavite, established in 1853 to guide ships into Manila Bay and used in WWII.
Amador Daguio: Literary Career and Cultural Legacy
Amador Daguio (1912–1966) was a Filipino writer and poet known for his works on Cordillera culture and World War II.
Panay Liberation Day: History, Commemoration and Significance
Panay Liberation Day is a public holiday in Western Visayas and Romblon commemorating the 1945 Allied landing and victory over Japanese forc...
Kiangan National Shrine: History and Significance of the Yamashita Surrender Site
The Kiangan National Shrine in Ifugao commemorates the surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita during World War II.
Jose Delgado: Lawyer, Mayor of Cebu City and Governor of Cebu
Jose Delgado was a Cebuano lawyer who served as mayor of Cebu City (1940–1942) and governor of Cebu (1943–1944) during World War II.
Malinta Tunnel: Military History and Engineering on Corregidor
The Malinta Tunnel is a historic military complex on Corregidor Island, serving as a key WWII headquarters and hospital for US and Filipino...
UST Plaza Mayor: History, Design and Campus Landmark
Overview of UST Plaza Mayor in Manila, its 1945 liberation history, Victorian design, and 2022 tiger statue.
Mangaldan Airfield: World War II History and Post-War Transformation
Overview of the historic Mangaldan Airfield in Pangasinan, its role in the 1945 Battle of the Philippines, and its reversion to agricultural...
Batan Island: Geography, Geology and History in Batanes
Batan Island is the main island of Batanes province in the Philippines, featuring volcanoes Mount Iraya and Mount Matarem.
Macario Peralta Jr.: Military Leadership and Political Service
Profile of Filipino soldier, lawyer, senator and Secretary of National Defense Macario Peralta Jr.
Philippine Department: US Army Command Structure and WWII History
History of the Philippine Department, a US Army organization that defended the islands and surrendered in 1942.
Japanese invasion of Zamboanga: 1942 Battle and Aftermath
The 1942 Japanese invasion of Zamboanga City, part of the Mindanao siege during the Pacific War.