Entry for April 27, 2008

Entry for April 27, 2008

A monument to Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, founder of the Spanish settlement of Cebu, the first capital of the Philippines.
On this day in history 1565 The first Spanish settlement in the Philippines was established in Cebu City by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. Go here to read about the early history of the Spanish in the Philippines. (Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)

Entry for October 20, 2006

On this day in 1942 --US forces under Gen Douglas MacArthur return to the Philippines. In December 1941, MacArthur's ill-prepared troops--Filipino and American were attacked by the Japanese. For my friend in Cavite, much of the fighting occured there as well as in Manila. In March 1943, MacArthur was ordered, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to leave the Philippines and go to Australia. When in Australia, MacArthur gave his famous quote to reporters: "I shall return." MacArthur had to wait almost 2 years before returning. Read about plans to return there here. Then go here to read about the battle that has gone down in history known as the Battle of Leyte Gulf. An interesting article about events leading up to MacArthur's departure from the Philippines can be found at the World War II database online . His return can be seen on a news reel available here for online viewing .

(Originally posted on my Yahoo 360 blog)