April 16, 2024
COMMEMORATING LIBERATION OF BAGUIO — Surviving war veterans led the commemoration of the World War II Liberation of Baguio Sunrise at Burnham Park on April 27 wherein the country’s historical turning point of the war happened in the city between Feb. 21 to April 26, 1945. Also present during the event were Philippine Veterans Bank Manager Jacqueline Eman, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office Head Cherilyn Sabling, and representatives from the Sons and Daughters of Veterans Association. A plaque of recognition for the heroism was handed over to Cpl. Ernesto C. Luis, Pvt. Epifanio L. Besuayan, and the 66th Infantry, USAFIP-NL. — Neil Clark Ongchangco