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PAMPANGA PASUDECO SUGAR CENTRAL, UNDER ATTACK FROM VF-7 FIGHTER SQUADRON, U.S.S. HANCOCK CV-19; 15-DECEMBER-1944

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Investigating History PAMPANGA PASUDECO SUGAR CENTRAL, UNDER ATTACK FROM VF-7 FIGHTER SQUADRON, U.S.S. HANCOCK CV-19; 15-DECEMBER-1944 An iconic man-made landmark in the capital city of Pampanga in San Fernando, the Sugar Central of Pampanga Sugar Development Company PASUDECO was an economic achievement of Filipino businessmen and investors. It was constructed in 1921 by the Honolulu …

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THE MALABANAS RAILROAD BRIDGE: AN IMPORTANT RELIC OF THE PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR 1899

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Investigating HistoryTHE MALABANAS RAILROAD BRIDGE: AN IMPORTANT RELIC OF THE PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR 1899 Currently, I am doing extensive research on the Philippine-American War in Pampanga, Tarlac and the Aeta domain in a period of 1899-1900, where I plan to publish a book about these forgotten conflicts. In the course of my academic research, I visit …

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THE BATTLE OF ANGELES AND FORGOTTEN HISTORY OF PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR: AUGUST 1899

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Investigating HistoryTHE BATTLE OF ANGELES AND FORGOTTEN HISTORY OF PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR: AUGUST 1899 Today in History, is the 126th anniversary and commemoration of the First Battle of Angeles, where the strategic town was defended by troops General Luciano San Miguel of the Brigade with support of the Generals Mascardo and Aquino Brigades (numbering between 1,500-2,500 …

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The Remaining of the Japanese WWII Tunnels of Hakozaki-Yama 箱崎山の日本海軍トンネル

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INVESTIGATING HISTORY SERIESThe Remaining of the Japanese WWII Tunnels of Hakozaki-Yama 箱崎山の日本海軍トンネル The Kembu Group Composite Army and Navy Division ケンブグループ陸軍と海軍の複合部隊In 1945, 80 years ago, the Japanese military around Bamban-Fort Stotsenburg area, on the rugged high ground of Bamban Hills and Zambales Mountains, established the Naval Forces last stand area. From the rugged terrain of …

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OPERATION FIREFLIES: SEARCH AND RECOVERY OF REMAINS OF JAPANESE WAR DEAD IN BAMBAN HILLS

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On June 29, 2025 , in spite of the heavy rains, we successfully welcomed the arrival of official representatives from Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare from their Tokyo Office lead by Director Ishikuza Tetsuro and Furukawa Kazuchika with forensic experts to assess some suspected remains of Japanese war dead left in the former …

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THE BAMBAN BRIDGES: FROM PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR TO WWII

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THE BAMBAN BRIDGES: FROM PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR TO WWIIDuring WWII, there were two high multiple-span steel bridges traversing the Paruao River, the vehicular bridge and the railroad bridge. Bamban was one of the towns of Tarlac were both important transportation routes passed. To the west, were the high ground of the Bamban Hills, overlooking the two …

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SERGEANT EVERETT R. BROOKS: AN AMERICAN WWII GUERRILLA LEADER IN TARLAC

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Memorial Day 2025WWII HEROES PROJECT 2025SERGEANT EVERETT R. BROOKS: AN AMERICAN WWII GUERRILLA LEADER IN TARLAC Bamban WWII Museum Heroes HallMay 26, 2025 is an American federal holiday, the Memorial Day, honoring military personnel who died in combat serving in the armed forces. As an American ally in WWII, at Bamban WWII Museum, we deemed …

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JAPANESE WWII TYPE 99 7.7mm RIFLE AS AETA NEGRITO HUNTING RIFLE

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JAPANESE WWII TYPE 99 7.7mm RIFLE AS AETA NEGRITO HUNTING RIFLE During WWII, the Aeta Mag-Antsi of Bamban Hills participated in the resistance against the Japanese by organizing guerrilla warriors outfit, the Squadron 30, Bruce Guerrilla operating in the Bamban Mountains as mountain patrol. They were using their indigenous weapons; the bow and arrow and …

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THE CAVALRY SQUADRON, PHILIPPINE ARMY:A BRIEF HISTORICAL SKETCH

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INVESTIGATING HISTORY THROUGH PHOTOGRAPH:THE CAVALRY SQUADRON, PHILIPPINE ARMY:A BRIEF HISTORICAL SKETCH Little is known about the cavalry of the Philippine Army, its early organizational unit that had fought during the Philippine-American War until prior the outbreak of WWII. Although, there were many Filipinos who joined the 26th Cavalry Philippine Scouts and stationed at nearby Fort …

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APRIL 9: ARAW NG KAGITINGAN (DAY OF VALOR) – TRIBUTE TO THE FILIPINO SOLDIERS IN THE DEFENSE OF THE PHILIPPINES 1941-1942 BATAAN AND CORREGIDOR

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Today, we commemorate the sacrifices and ultimate price paid by our Filipino soldiers along with their American counterparts who fought in the Defense of Luzon, Battle of Bataan and the Bataan Death March. No amount of gratitude can be paid to these Heroes, who endured the most in the bloody battles of Luzon, Bataan and …

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