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Mike Taboy

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In Bugabuga Hills A Peak of History,  A Challenging Quest

What served as the last sanctuary of Japanese soldiers during World War II was the astonishing Bugabuga Hill in Villaba, Leyte. Fittingly, after WWII, this site was declared as a historical landmark.

UN marks one year of Ukraine war with vote to ‘go down in history’

UNITED NATIONS — Marking one year of war, Ukraine and Russia lobbied countries at the United Nations on Wednesday for backing ahead of a vote by the 193-member General Assembly that the United States declared will “go down in history.”

The saying that the best way to know a place is through its locals, does not hold true for Ormocanons. At least this is what  surprised OpinYon 8 reporters, who asked several locals from Ormoc of possible historical sites and local delicacies to recommend prior to the commemoration of the historic Battle of Ormoc last December 20.

Ormocanons forget the city’s history

Local historian claims to have discovered true origins of Calamba City's name

Amid all the concerns about "historical distortionism," historians in the Philippines have been engaged in rekindling interest among the public in discussing our history more.

PUGAD LAWIN'S 126TH ANNIVERSARY Danny Querubin

Workers arrange flowers that were offered at the Cry of Pugad Lawin Shrine in Quezon City today  on the 126th anniversary. 

PUGAD LAWIN'S 126TH ANNIVERSARY

Capt. Isao Yamasoye, better remembered as 'Captain Yamasoy' is a WWII Japanese officer who ordered his men not to abuse the locals in Dulag, Leyte –including the prisoners. His friendship with the locals saw him playing judo and even serenading them.

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In Bugabuga Hills A Peak of History, A Challenging Quest

UN marks one year of Ukraine war with vote to ‘go down in history’

Ormocanons forget the city’s history

Local historian claims to have discovered true origins of Calamba City's name

PUGAD LAWIN'S 126TH ANNIVERSARY

A Jap officer worth remembering