Remembering WWII in the Philippines: Honoring the sacrifices, preserving the stories.
We explore the war's enduring impact on the Philippines through rare images, personal narratives, and historical insights.
Quiz time 🏁
Which branch of the Imperial Japanese military first instigated the kamikaze tactic formally? 🇯🇵
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June 29, 1945
Filipinos, aided by US Army engineers, rebuild Santa Cruz bridge in Manila. It suffered extensive destruction during the futile Japanese attempt to prevent liberation of the city. The Filipinos are clearing streets, repairing buildings and reopening stores and restaurants. 🏗️
📸 (ACME)
21/05/2026
Two comic artists depicting the history of the Second World War in the Philippines:
Sir Mher Sayan and the The AFFRS Almost Forgotten, Forever Remembered. WWII Epic Saga
US Army & 5th Air Force activities in the Balete (aka Dalton) Pass, Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya 💥
📽️ U.S. Army Signal Corps' Army Pictorial Service
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📸 Another pre-war photo:
January 9, 1931
A machine gun of the 26th Cavalry mounted on a carretela, Philippine Islands. 💥
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Uy may nagpapapansin. 😁
Banned ka ngayon. ❌
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Pre-war photo of Nielson Airfield (4/27/1937) 🛫
Makati, Rizal Province 🇵🇭
Nielson Airfield became the headquarters of the Far East Air Force upon the breakout of the Pacific War in 1941. 💥
(Notice the numerous rice paddies surrounding the airport then) 🌾
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First Sergeant, Edward Corr (25th Division, 3rd Battalion, 161st regiment) 🇺🇸
He landed in Lingayen Gulf and fought all the way to Balete Pass (now Dalton Pass). He was with General Dalton the day before he was killed by a Japanese sniper. He loved the Philippine people and the scouts that he fought with. 🤝
📸 Timothy Corr
US Army & 5th Air Force activities in the Ipo Dam and Wawa Dam areas of Luzon, May of 1945 💥
📽️ U.S. Army Signal Corps' Army Pictorial Service
4th Marine Regiment 🇺🇲
Talk at the Manila American Cemetery as posted by the Philippine World War II Memorial Foundation:
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May 1945
This aerial photograph taken at 400 feet shows the complete destruction wrought upon Davao City. The County Court House was gutted with bomb damage, and no building of any size was left untouched by aerial bombings in this area. 💥
📸 (NARA)