BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya , Philippines – Ilocos Sur officials are pushing for the declaration of the “Battle of Bessang Pass” as a national holiday, saying its historical value among Filipinos is as ...

Remembering Bessang Pass, remembering you, means sketching a portrait of integrity, courage and service. That old soldiers never die is impossible. And they don’t just fade away either. Not for a ...

Under Proclamation Number 566, Malacañang has declared June 14, 2024, as a special non-working day in the province of Ilocos Sur. This is in honor and remembrance of the battle that took place in the ...

VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur (PIA) — Ilocos Sur Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Benjamin Maggay called on the public, particularly the youth, to learn history and ignite their patriotism before the upcoming ...

The Municipality of Cervantes, in cooperation with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), the Province of Ilocos Sur, and Municipality of Suyo, recently held the commemorative program of the ...

On Oct. 20, 1944, the retaking of the Philippines by American forces commenced on the island of Leyte. The American troops and Filipino guerrilla forces made steady and deadly progress throughout the ...

The 79th anniversary of the Battle of Bessang Pass, the most decisive battle of the Second World War in the Philippines which helped turn the tide of the war, was recently observed in Ilocos Sur by ...

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CERVANTES, Ilocos Sur: At least 11 soldiers were killed in action while three others were wounded after they were ambushed by a group of suspected communist rebels at Bessang Pass, Barangay Malaya, on ...

LET us recall this weekend our glorious June 14-15, 1945 victory at Bessang Pass. The Great Pretender, Marcos, claimed credit for it that should go to Conrado Rigor Sr., Desi Jurado, Russell Volckmann ...

Special non-working day, ipatutupad sa Ilocos Sur bukas bilang paggunita sa Battle of Bessang Pass. See what's fresh from your firsthand source of local news, events, and activities— visit the ...