Philippine World War II remembrance
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Philippine World War II remembrance is a national commemoration in the Philippines honoring the heroism and sacrifices of Filipinos and Allied forces during World War II, particularly events like the Bataan Death March.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Philippine World War II remembrance canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Philippine World War II remembrance Context triple: [Shrine of Valor, subjectOf, Philippine World War II remembrance]
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Japanese occupation of the Philippines
The Japanese occupation of the Philippines was the World War II era (1942–1945) when Imperial Japan controlled the Philippine Islands, marked by military rule, widespread atrocities, and a strong Filipino–American resistance movement.
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Philippines campaign (1941–1942)
The Philippines campaign (1941–1942) was the early World War II battle in which Japanese forces invaded and ultimately captured the U.S.-controlled Philippine Islands after prolonged resistance by American and Filipino troops.
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World War II military operations in Eastern Visayas
World War II military operations in Eastern Visayas were a series of Allied and Japanese military campaigns and engagements in the central-eastern Philippines, particularly around Samar and neighboring islands, that contributed to the broader liberation of the country from Japanese occupation.
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South-East Asian theatre of World War II
The South-East Asian theatre of World War II was a major front in the conflict where Allied and Axis forces fought across regions including Malaya, Singapore, Burma, and the Dutch East Indies, marked by rapid Japanese expansion and intense jungle warfare.
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Philippine Martial Law period
The Philippine Martial Law period was a dictatorial era under President Ferdinand Marcos from 1972 to 1981 marked by authoritarian rule, human rights abuses, censorship, and the suppression of political opposition.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Philippine World War II remembrance Target entity description: Philippine World War II remembrance is a national commemoration in the Philippines honoring the heroism and sacrifices of Filipinos and Allied forces during World War II, particularly events like the Bataan Death March.
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A.
Japanese occupation of the Philippines
The Japanese occupation of the Philippines was the World War II era (1942–1945) when Imperial Japan controlled the Philippine Islands, marked by military rule, widespread atrocities, and a strong Filipino–American resistance movement.
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B.
Philippines campaign (1941–1942)
The Philippines campaign (1941–1942) was the early World War II battle in which Japanese forces invaded and ultimately captured the U.S.-controlled Philippine Islands after prolonged resistance by American and Filipino troops.
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C.
World War II military operations in Eastern Visayas
World War II military operations in Eastern Visayas were a series of Allied and Japanese military campaigns and engagements in the central-eastern Philippines, particularly around Samar and neighboring islands, that contributed to the broader liberation of the country from Japanese occupation.
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D.
South-East Asian theatre of World War II
The South-East Asian theatre of World War II was a major front in the conflict where Allied and Axis forces fought across regions including Malaya, Singapore, Burma, and the Dutch East Indies, marked by rapid Japanese expansion and intense jungle warfare.
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E.
Philippine Martial Law period
The Philippine Martial Law period was a dictatorial era under President Ferdinand Marcos from 1972 to 1981 marked by authoritarian rule, human rights abuses, censorship, and the suppression of political opposition.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
memorial observance
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national commemoration ⓘ |
| associatedConflict |
Pacific War
NERFINISHED
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World War II NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedEvent |
Japanese occupation of the Philippines
NERFINISHED
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defense of Bataan ⓘ defense of Corregidor ⓘ liberation of the Philippines ⓘ |
| commemorates |
Bataan Death March
NERFINISHED
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Fall of Bataan NERFINISHED ⓘ Fall of Corregidor NERFINISHED ⓘ Philippine resistance against Japanese occupation ⓘ heroism of Filipinos in World War II ⓘ sacrifices of Allied forces in the Philippines ⓘ sacrifices of Filipinos in World War II ⓘ |
| country | Philippines ⓘ |
| honors |
Allied forces in the Philippines during World War II
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Filipino soldiers of World War II ⓘ civilian victims of World War II in the Philippines ⓘ |
| includes |
educational programs on World War II history
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flag-raising ceremonies ⓘ memorial speeches ⓘ military honors ⓘ moments of silence ⓘ wreath-laying ceremonies ⓘ |
| language |
English
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Filipino ⓘ |
| mediaCoverage |
online news platforms
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radio ⓘ television ⓘ |
| observedBy |
Philippine government
NERFINISHED
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families of World War II veterans in the Philippines ⓘ veterans organizations in the Philippines ⓘ |
| organizedBy |
Department of National Defense of the Philippines
NERFINISHED
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Philippine Veterans Affairs Office NERFINISHED ⓘ local government units in the Philippines ⓘ |
| purpose |
to educate younger generations about World War II
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to honor World War II veterans ⓘ to preserve historical memory of World War II in the Philippines ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Araw ng Kagitingan
NERFINISHED
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Day of Valor NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousAspect | interfaith prayers for the war dead ⓘ |
| symbol |
Philippine flag at half-mast
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veterans’ medals and decorations ⓘ war memorials ⓘ |
| takesPlaceAt |
Bataan
NERFINISHED
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Corregidor Island NERFINISHED ⓘ Mount Samat National Shrine NERFINISHED ⓘ various war memorials in the Philippines ⓘ |
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Subject: Philippine World War II remembrance Description of subject: Philippine World War II remembrance is a national commemoration in the Philippines honoring the heroism and sacrifices of Filipinos and Allied forces during World War II, particularly events like the Bataan Death March.
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