Fall of Bataan Marker

Sealed in blood is the permanent ties of friendship

and cooperation between Philippines and the
United States. This marker is dedicated to the
memory of the chivalrous Filipino and American
soldiers as well as civilians, who fought and died
side by side in the defense of democracy. Bataan
fell on April 9, 1942, a day that will never be
forgotten in world history

Location: City of Balanga, Bataan

St. Joseph Cathedral

This was used as a site for Japanese artillery
bombardment of Mt. Samat where Filipino and
American forces gave their last stand.

Location: City of Balanga, Bataan

Bataan World War II

Museum (Surrender Site)
This is the site where Major General Edward P. King
signed the tragic instrument of surrender to Japan.
The negotiations and the signing were done under a
mango tree at the back of the Balanga Elementary
School on April 9, 1942.