1.

A death march is a forced march of prisoners of war or deportees which individuals are

left to die along the way. Lieutenant General Masaharu Homma was charged with
failure to control his troops in 1945 in connection with the Bataan Death March. The
Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging march that tests both mental and
physical abilities. For the 2021 virtual experience, marchers are encouraged to choose a
challenging stretch of road or trail in honor of the historical march.
2. The Second Philippine Republic was established during the Japanese occupation of
the Philippines. On June 16, 1943, Premier Hideki Tojo promised independence to
the Philippines. The KALIBAPI would then form the Preparatory Committee
on Philippine Independence (PCPI), which was tasked with drafting a new Constitution.