News from the Philippines

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Language

English

Source

Philippines 3 (5) July 31, 1943

Year

1943

Subject

Philippines--History

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“NEWS” from the PHILIPPINES LEAS and threats broadcast by Tokyo for over a year have unwittingly told the world a story of unending re sistance by unconquered Filipino and American soldiers against the Japanese invaders of the Philippines. On Jul}- 2. 1943, in what amounted virtually to a battle communique. the Japanese reported on the operations against Filipino forces on the island of Cebu. This state ment declared that the Japanese forces, "since the start of operations in Northern Cebu March 10, haxe been de fying ever}’ hardship in the achievement of the pacification campaign and on the night of June 1 \ the unit com mander. accompanied by members of his unit, launched a surprise thrust on the bandit headquarters and freed three native prisoners and captured four of the enemy, as well as a quantity of munitions.” .On many occasions since the fall of Corregidor, the Jap anese have announced the complete pacification" of the Philippines. But they continue to report the surrender of groups of "guerrillas” and "bandits.” as the enemy calls the Americans and Filipinos who refuse to submit to Nippon’s new order. The Japanese propaganda machine plays up to the limit stories of the "surrenders,” giving names and ranks of captured leaders and quoting statements purport ( Continued from page 3 ) that rhe results exceeded all expectation. In the first place, the first meeting of al! the United Nations had removed all doubt that these nations can really work together, at least on some subjects. Although it is true that controversial subjects were in rhe main avoided, it is also true that dele gates discussed each other’s problems with understanding and sympathy. Contacts were eagerly sought and made, friendships established, coasts drunk to the next meeting. Out of the conference arose the first formal organiza tion and secretariat of the United Nations. An Interim Commission has been established in Washington to which edly made by them about the kindness and courtesy ex tended to them by Japanese military authorities. By Japanese ADMISSION, Filipino "guerillas” and "ban dits” have been destroying communication lines and store houses and distributing anti-Japanese handbills. Oftentimes they engage the Japanese in bloody skirmishes. Here are some of rhe contradicting items spewed by the enemy radio On April 2, 19-i2, a week before the fall of Bataan. Tokyo confidently announced "complete restoration of peace and order on Luzon." On May i. 19i2. shortly be fore (orrvgtdor’s capitulation. Tokyo admitted th.it "thcc leaning-up campaign is continuing on Luzon and accused Filipino-American forces »>f sacking raping, setting build ings on tire jnJ llvcmg mio the hiJJ^ ’ On June 2S. 19 i2. Tok\o stated that 1 ilipinos could be made men of good cliarac ter if they cooperated with (he Japanese' Onh four da\s before, the Japanese had an nounced the execution of eight Filipinos tor distributing ami-Japanese pamphlets on da\ of ,d| days’ rhe Emperor's birthda} On November \ 1'MJ. h>ko> agon admired that Japan liad been Juried to send .in 1 xpiJ;: ;' >n m the last stronghold's of resistance m die ( -no 'sl.mds On Match 19, 19H. the Japanese-^.<n:t .k 1 M..mla tJ... ..died for the ’ pacification <>f Mindanao The Japanese have pr. •tmsed mdc p< mk m c t<<r the Philippines this \ear bm <aik '<n n-ndah n -»i.< peace and order reign throughout the i«nmm .ill die countries represented luu xenc rcprovm.uixex This Interim Commission. which has dread'. mcr. will draft the detailed organization of a permanent organiza tion to carry out the recommendations of the ( onterence. Acting for the President, who was awav on a vacation. Vice-President Osmeha designated Joaquin M. Elizalde, Resident Commissioner, co represent the Philippines on the Interim Commission. The first conference of the United Nations had started the ball rolling Other conferences are already scheduled; relief and rehabilitation, trade and commerce, mineral resources, are topics that may soon be the subject of dis cussion by the United Nations. PHILIPPINES is published by the Govern ment of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. Filipinos who desire to receive it regularly are requested to notify: The Editor, PHILIPPINES 1617 Massachusetts Avenue, N. W., Washington 6, D. C. Sec. 562, P.L&R. U. S. POSTAGE PAID WASHINGTON, D. C. PERMIT No. 5045 POSTMASTER—If undeliverable FOR ANY REASON, notify sender, stating reason, on FORM 3547, postage for which is guar anteed. 8 Philippines

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