OBUSAN, RINCHEL P.

GEED 10033
Unit 1 BSEntrep 1-2
Professor/Instructor: Atty: Melchor Palleja

LESSON 1: Activity
Propose a title for a possible research and come up with at least three (3) statements of
the problem or arguments. Prepare an outline which would determine the flow of your
research. Using digital archives, prepare a bibliography of the sources which you can
use in your research. Classify your sources according to type.

Propose Title: The Mystery Gold: Yamashita’s Treasure

Statement of the Problem:

The purpose of this study is to know the truth behind the one of the historic and still
questionable tales of Yamashita’s Treasure. The purpose of the study is to answer the
following questions:
1. Who was discovered the Yamashita’s Treasure and who took the Golden buddha
from him?
2. When this mysterious and legend tale happened here in the Philippines?
3. How does this story affect in our history and todays living?

Introduction:

A. Background

Yamashita's gold, also referred to as the Yamashita treasure, is the name given
to the alleged war loot stolen in Southeast Asia by Imperial Japanese forces during
World War II and supposedly hidden in caves, tunnels, or underground complexes in
different cities in the Philippines. It was named after the Japanese general Tomoyuki
Yamashita, dubbed as "The Tiger of Malaya" who conquered Malaya within 70 days
from the British.

In 1970, Roger Roxas, a former military, and key master allegedly found the
Yamashita’s Treasure near Baguio General Hospital after patiently searching for almost
seven months. Roxas and his colleagues initially discovered a bayonet, Samurai sword,
firearms, and other artifacts in the area. They continued to dig the tunnel hoping to find
something bigger. On January 23, 1971, the treasure hunters found golden coins,
various types of expensive jewelry, gold bars, and a golden Buddha containing pieces
of precious diamonds.

A few weeks later, Roxas planned to sell the golden Buddha to raise money to
continue the operation and remove the remaining treasure in the area. Two people
stood out as representatives, they examined and tested the metal in Buddha,
concluding that it was genuine 22-karat gold. The President (Ferdinand Marcos) then
seizes all of the treasure discovered by Roger Roxas, claiming that it will be used to
improve the country's economy. Roxas was imprisoned for a year. When he was
released, he filed a lawsuit against late President Marcos with the help of Golden
Buddha Corp., Roxas passed died in 1993 with historians claiming that the existence of
the golden Buddha was a big lie.

Later on, Roxas Son named Henry Roxas, he is also a treasure hunter. Despite
of what happened to his father, In their safe house, he still continued to take care of the
remaining artifacts that came also in Yamashita’s treasure. And in 2015, as a
remembrance of his father. He established the museum that will discover the different
collection of his father. But It was lasted for a year, because he want to follow his father
will.

B. Research Objective

This research aims to inform everyone about what happened in this story
because many people, particularly Filipinos, are interested in learning more about in
historic tale Yamashita's Treasure. This story will teach people to value any kind of
riches or objects that they may discover in our country.

This will serve as a historical reference for future generations. Numerous studies
and statements have also been made about this historic event, but it remains a mystery.
Conclusion

According to the article, the study's major goal is to assess the significance of
knowing history. A variety of studies and retelling of stories can alert Filipinos to the
existence of such a chronicle. It also encourages the next generation to learn more.

Outline `

I. Introduction

A. Background

B. Research Objective

II. Body

 Knowing origin of the Yamashita’s Treasure

 The truth behind the historic tale

 The significance of this study

III. Conclusion

IV. Bibliography

Bibliography:
A. Jay Nelz “Ang Kayamanang Hindi Nahawakan” Philippine News. 2018. Posted

B. Theunredacted “The Legend of Golden Lily: Yamashita’s Gold”. May 9, 2018. Posted

C. Pinoy Urband Legend “Gintong Kwento ng Yamashita”. Kapuso mo, Jessica Sojo.
April 16, 2017. Aired.