The Battle of Bataan represented the most intense phase of Imperial Japan’s invasion of the Philippines during World War II. It left a lot of memories which are commemorated in the areas where they took place:
The 421-year-old church constructed in 1587 in the rich Spanish style of the day, and a living witness to the massacre of more than 200 native defenders from the hands of Dutch invaders on June 16, 1647. The church is one of the oldest in the Philippines and housed the first printing press which outdated any single printing press in the United States.
A monument erected for the repose of the many WW II dead souls on the fields of Gabon, Abucay. It was built by Mie-kin Daichi Shichmucho of the Japanese Sohtahsih sect in September 1970. – Read More: sites.google.com
Symbol of reconciliation, peace, and friendship between Japan and the Philippines after the events of World War II.
The Historical Province of Bataan
World War II Historical Places in Bataan
Wonderful Beaches and Resorts in Bataan
Other Interesting Places in Bataan
Special Events and Festivals in Bataan
LASWITAN FALLS AND LAGOON Photo from: https://www.sarwrites.com/2017/01/laswitan-lagoon.html The Laswitan Falls and Lagoon…
CAGPANGI / GREEN FALLS Photo from: https://www.solitarywanderer.com/the-green-falls/ Just about 16 kilometers…
LANUZA SURFING GROUNDS Photo from: https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Lanuza-Rivermouth Lanuza in Surigao del Sur is…
CAGWAIT BEACH Photo from: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/367043438355829159/ Cagwait White Beach Resort is formerly known…
CABGAN ISLAND Photo from: https://en-gb.facebook.com/BaroboSurigaoDelSur27/posts Cabgan Island (or just Cabgan), is the…
ENCHANTED RIVER Photo from: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hinatuan-enchanted-river Enchanted River is as mysterious as its…
