Baguio Marks 81st Year of Yamashita Surrender Amidst Monsoon

BAGUIO CITY — Ignoring the harsh monsoon weather, the sons and daughters of World War II veterans celebrated the 81st year since Imperial Japanese Army Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita formally surrendered at Camp John Hay, ending the Pacific leg of the global war in September 3, 1945. Baguio Rep. Mauricio Domogan said the war was a Baguio Rep. Mauricio Domogan said the war was a tragedy and emphasized the preciousness of peace. The commemoration brought together descendants of WWII veterans, underscoring the importance of keeping history alive. The event served as an occasion to pass on the memory of the war to the next generation and renew vows for peace. Participants paid their respects and held a memorial at the historic site, undeterred by the heavy rains. Information Source: Inquirer NewsInfo