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Post by darthdract on May 10, 2018 3:06:24 GMT 8
This is very interesting, my Grandmother and aunt always told us about the bombings they can hear starting December 10, And I always wondered how damage the City was. They don't live in the port area they are more in the Paco district area all they say is that there were a lot of planes and there seems to be heavy bombing.
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Post by darthdract on Nov 20, 2017 22:54:06 GMT 8
I just want to give my 2 cents here. I would hope that my country (The Philippines) would request the return of the bells not as a form of protest against the USA but instead should be done as a call for reconciliation and unity for our two nations, it should also be a gesture of good will the problem with some Filipino politicians is they make these requests just to rub it in to the Americans and to eternally make them feel guilty of past atrocities, I think such behavior is just counter productive. If ever it is returned the names of the of American dead involved in the initial battle should also be co honored as well.
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Post by darthdract on Jan 4, 2017 1:55:22 GMT 8
Karl THIS WAS A GREAT DAY! I have always felt that the Filipinos who fought shoulder to shoulder with us during this time never received their due. Most Americans, even those with a working knowledge of WWII, do not know of what happened there. These were the first land engagements of WWII and they were not fought by just Americans. Nor were they fought with mostly Americans. They were fought with mostly Filipino soldiers, the only foreign troops to serve with the U.S. Army as a unit. Most Americans who are familiar with the Bataan Death March know of the barbarity that the USAFFE suffered at the hands of the Japanese. Most know that somewhere around 75,000 were subjected to this march. But very few of them know that of that number, only around 11,000 of them were Americans. The other estimated 64,000 of them were Filipino, and suffered fates far worse than the Americans if that is even conceivable. Atrocities against the Americans for the most part seemed random. The Filipinos on the other hand were often singled out by the Japanese and suffered more as a result. During the first few months of internment, when the Americans were dying at the rate of 75-100 per day, the Filipinos were dying at a rate of 300 per day. And they never complained. They never pointed a finger and said this is all your fault. No, they never wavered in their support or commitment. Even when they were released by the Japanese and allowed to go home they could have just sat out the rest of the war. Instead many of them went home, recovered, then disappeared into the jungles to fight again. That is the kind of fighting spirit and loyalty that makes men proud to have served with them. Long may this time in our two nations history be remembered. Thank you for posting this as a Filipino I am ashamed I never knew there were that so many Filipinos who suffered during the death march. Those Americans and Filipinos are from a another era there is a reason why they are called the greatest generation. As a Filipino who supports the US Philippine alliance to this day, I hope my fellow Filipinos would look back to that day in April 1942,and reflect sadly most of the veterans have already left this world for their stories are much needed to be heard in this trying times. Thank you for their Service. My Grandmother and aunt told me during the occupation they did not hold on to the Japanese Pesos they never accepted not even for a day that the Philippines will be a Japanese colony they remained faithful to the Americans and the Philippines even under occupation not to many Filipinos think of abandoning the US Philippine alliance and Join the Japanese empire to seek prosperity. How I wish I can say that to the Filipinos of today.
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Post by darthdract on Oct 28, 2016 17:44:19 GMT 8
NO PHIL-US JOINT PATROLS IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA This was a newspaper headline early in Oct. 2016. If you follow the news you should be aware of that; the new Philippine President wants to change the military relationship with United States. If you are interested in this subject you need to read the news. V323. This is the Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93 along Alawa Extension Wharf in Subic Bay on the 22nd of May 2016. The ship is part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group that is patrolling the West Philippine Sea. This ship was photographed by my daughter Manilyn (aka Karla) Welteke but I seen it only today and that is why I posted it today. I just want to get it out of the open first I don't agree on the Ph. President in so many issues lets just say he is a big big fan of Mao,and Pol Pot and Stalin. I was really having an itchy finger this past few weeks in posting that issue here but I don't want to turn this into a political discussion thread. I am also on the opinion that it is really getting more and more dangerous to speak out against the President. What is happening to our Country Karl?
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Post by darthdract on Oct 26, 2016 7:30:27 GMT 8
Batteryboy is correct, the structures are in Baguio. I have prepared a graphic.
I went to Bagiou last year I missed the opportunity check this places I should have went back this thread first so as to check what are the other historical sites in Baguio.
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Post by darthdract on Oct 22, 2016 23:53:07 GMT 8
thestandard.com.ph/news/-provinces/219249/us-vet-s-ashes-cast-in-famed-leyte-gulf.htmlUS vet’s ashes cast in famed Leyte Gulf When retired United States soldier Charles Goldberg was still alive, his wish upon his death was to have his body cremated and his ashes be scattered at the Leyte Gulf because he participated in the famous Leyte Landing by allied forces led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur on Oct. 20, 1944 that paved the way for the liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese occupation 72 years ago. Goldberg’s wish would be granted today after Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana approved the request of the late American trooper to have his ashes cast on Leyte Gulf in Palo, where Goldberg jumped from a boat into the water together with thousands of other allied forces. Goldberg was such a very proud member of the famed Deadeyes 96th Infantry Division of the US Army that helped free the Philippines from the clutches of the Japanese invaders during World War II that he told his wife Frances and his children Michael and Amy that upon his death his wish was for them to cremate his body and sprinkle his ashes in the historic gulf. When Goldberg died in Yonkers City, New York early this month, his son Michael wrote a letter dated Oct. 8, 2016 to the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., asking permission. Col. Eric Calip, defense and Armed Forces attachė and acting chief of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office in Washington, acted on the request of the Goldberg family and immediately informed Lt. Gen. Ernesto Carolina (Ret.), PVAO administrator, who discussed the matter with Lorenzana. The defense chief approved the request. He directed Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Gen. Ricardo Visaya “to provide assistance during the scattering of ashes ceremony for veteran Goldberg at Leyte Beach during the commemoration of the 72nd anniversary of the Leyte Landing on 20 October 2016.” In his letter, the young Goldberg recalled his father’s assignment in the Philippines during the Second World War. He said his father was wounded and received the Purple Heart medal for American servicemen who were either wounded or killed in action from the President of the United States. The older Goldberg was also a recipient of the Bronze Star medal for heroism in combat. Brig. Gen. Resty Aguilar (Ret.), acting chief of the Veterans Memorial and Historical Division of PVAO, said Goldberg’s ashes were shipped by the Philippine Embassy in Washington to the Department of Foreign Affairs which turned these over to PVAO in Camp Aguinaldo in preparation for scattering of the ashes in Leyte Gulf. Maj. Gen. Raul Caballes, PVAO deputy administrator, will preside over the casting of the ashes in Palo today.
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Post by darthdract on Apr 26, 2015 23:21:02 GMT 8
Just came from island. Follow the advise of Karl. I was able to get a good rate from Suncruises. Room and ferry transfers for two with breakfast. Meals you can either take in the Hotel or at MacArthur's. Hotel food is reasonable now but for drinks MacArthur's still takes the cake. Thank you Batteryboy for your insights I guess I just need to save up more if I want to visit The Rock for an extended period, I want to look around, but first I think I need to do a lot more reading not only here on the proboards what I mean real books from different authors about Fort Mills, I have to buy some books : )
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Post by darthdract on Apr 6, 2015 21:53:40 GMT 8
Out of curiosity, what would 1200 peso be in USD ? That would be like $25 I bailed out for this summer I went to Baguio instead and visited the Japanese tunnels at the Botanical garden. Although I still plan to go back to Corregidor at some point, depends on my financial status by December I might make a trip by November or December or even January.
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Post by darthdract on Mar 20, 2015 22:46:40 GMT 8
Hello Fots2 and Registrar.. Thank you for the reply
Oh what a bummer so they are moving from CCP.. to mall asia? I am just 15mins away from CCP.Anyway it seems I have only a few options with regards to getting to the Island I might consider the Mac Arthur Cafe thing. Hopefully one of these days I could join you guys when you go on your hikes on the rock.
As a travel consultant I am really frustrated I could not take care of my travel arrangements my GF is also a travel consultant we have been to the Rock before and almost applied as tour guide for Sun Cruises several years ago. I think my GF will love it she enjoyed the first time and she loves guns well I told her now you are going to see bigger Guns!!.
I am starting to get worried that the real historical significance of Corregidor will be lost to the next generation of Filipinos. As a Filipino I am worried that the new Generation of Filipinos will have no appreciation of history I am just 32 years old not to many people my age are interested in history hopefully when my generation gets older in couple of decades we get more conscious about history.
Thank you for the suggestions.
Jamie IVX
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Post by darthdract on Mar 19, 2015 22:02:54 GMT 8
Good day to all, Coregidor.org members and contributors I appreciate that I have been accepted in the forums.
I have been "The Rock" before wayback April 2011, it was before I joined the forums and got interested in the intricate history of the whole Island. I joined the day tour it was fun but exhausting because of the phase not enough time in each site to reflect the brutality of War.
Now me and my fiancee are planning another trip this time we are thinking of getting the overnight package but it seems it is over priced and from what I have heard not all suncruises tour guides are meticulous about the HISTORY. It also seems the overnight tours is just the same as the high Phased day tour this time its for two days.
Its like being in amazing race,
So I wonder if there are other ways to get to corregidor and get a better tour group and visit some more interesting sites (Not that the sites included in the day tour not interesting )
I am sorry if these kind of posts is somewhat not appropriate in these Website.
Thank you, Jamie IVX
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