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Post by EXO on Mar 27, 2018 18:17:34 GMT 8
27 March
Welcome to new member "Lacosta" who writes us that he's "Lito Acosta, Captain, Philippine Navy (Ret). Presently based in Canada. I visited Corregidor and Caballo islands on official missions during my time in active service. I’ve always been fascinated by the wartime history of these islands."
Welcome "ygolote" IP 112.202.244 Manila.
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Post by EXO on Mar 17, 2018 13:15:40 GMT 8
17 March: Welcome to "rignity" who writes us "Hi i would like to register in order to know the names of those who posted the photos of corregidor island for acknowledgement purposes. My partner and I will use some photos for our thesis entitled "Geology of Corregidor Island: emphasis on Dacite and the Pyroclastics:. Thank you." His IP indicates Makati.
Welcome "johnkathes267" whose IP 120.29.112.11 indicates Makati also.
Welcome excelia58 whose IP 120.29.117.40 indicates Manila.
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Post by EXO on Feb 27, 2018 18:55:33 GMT 8
(From a Facebook post by Raywollesen Fortes on the WWII Philippines FB Page.)
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Post by EXO on Feb 22, 2018 14:46:21 GMT 8
22 February 2018: A member with IP 213.138.191.246 which resolves to Sandnessjøen Norway appears to have completed registration twice, one as Ki b and the other a Fmtizc7q. I have accepted Kib as the member. Welcome to Andy Barlow, who has written us as follows: I have written to Andy about what he may have in mind. His IP indicates Williston, North Dakota. Welcome also to SteveU whose IP indicates Carlsbad, CA. He has posted as a guest already, Maj. James J. O'Donovan - 31st Infantry Reg R
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Post by EXO on Feb 1, 2018 9:23:41 GMT 8
New Members
Elaiicrux who is Micaela C. Cruz, of Quezon City, a graduating student of The University of Manila taking up BSE major in Social Studies joins us. Welcome Micaela.
Bourgoin40 of 182.48.95.110 has not given us any proof of humanity has been rejected. This IP has five issues outstanding, and locates to Bangladesh. Foundation of 107.178.10.88 joins is from an IP located near Danville Indiana. Welcome Decaman who is a Foreign Service Officer posted in Manila, on his third tour of duty. He has a great interest in WWII History in the Philippines. Welcome.
I have allowed rino84 and jepot into membership, but as neither of them has offered any proof of who they are, or their interest, I will delete them at the slightest misstep, because they clearly don't know how to follow rules. Rules aren't just for other people. I would rather have fewer members who are active, than a bunch of lurkers. The number of fake yahoo addresses which are cropping up, disturbs me. Fellows, I'd rather you not join if you aren't going to contribute commentary or materials.
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Post by EXO on Jan 25, 2018 12:13:42 GMT 8
I just received the following message from Lt. Col Matibag, Executive Director of CFI:
"CFI is safekeeping the 48-star flag and available for use on February 16th. Ron will always be available to coordinate everything on Corregidor."
I have thanked him for this.
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Post by EXO on Jan 17, 2018 10:30:28 GMT 8
Information comes my way that the Rock Marathon 2018 has been cancelled.
I have no information other than this, no verification, no crosschecking.
Obviously one must be disappointed for the folk who did their best trying to get it to happen, but surely there are workable ways to retain the island as a memorial , to increase the tourist numbers, and to earn adequate funds for the island. Of course there are, but . . .
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Post by EXO on Jan 9, 2018 18:24:07 GMT 8
9 January 2018
Welcome to Miker, (Mike Ross) who is a regular visitor to Corregidor, and a benefactor of the roof at Victory Cafe.
Note from Karl: I believe it is called: "Freedom Cafe"and welcome Mike! Reply from Exo: You are quite right - my bad!
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11 January 2018
Welcome to "MHowell" whose IP indicates Chickasha, Oklahoma.
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Post by EXO on Jan 9, 2018 18:20:41 GMT 8
These images are from the WW2 RADIO Facebook Website run by Peter De Forest. He reproduces them in a larger size, and the site is definitely worth a visit because you are sure to be diverted for hours. I was surprised at the extent of the bombing, as was Karl, and I was wondering why so few of the images ever made it into the public consciousness? Was it that America couldn't cope with more disaster and defeat? Did the photos not suit the narrative? Had the facts overtaken the story? ("The most important news is never to be found in the newspapers, its the stories that the newspapers don't print that are most important," my father used to say.) Of course, within days, the Japanese were in control of Manila and its newspapers, but these photographs presumably remained in Carl Mydans' possession. Maybe there wasn't enough time to get them published. Maybe Carl Mydans didn't want to make himself unpopular with the Japanese? Indeed, were there newspapers being published at that time? Anyone got any ideas?
MANILLA - DECEMBRE 1941
Bombardement japonais sur Manille en décembre 1941. Photos Carl Mydans - LIFE Collections
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Post by EXO on Jan 6, 2018 7:56:31 GMT 8
Those familiar with Col Jones will easily recognize his. Unfortunately I haven't spotted any captions for all the individuals pictured. The images, originally from a LIFE magazine collection, are from a great French Website, created by Peter De Forest.
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