WWII Veterans - 66th Infantry,USAFIP-NL

24/07/2026

CALLING ALL iBenguet COLLEGE STUDENTS!

"𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐋.𝐀.𝐍.𝐒.!": 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
A 3-Minute Informative Vlog Competition

Do you have a passion for history, storytelling, and content creation? Showcase your creativity and help preserve the stories behind the 81st Benguet Liberation Day by joining L.A.N.S. (Liberation Accounts, Narratives, and Stories), a historical mini-documentary vlog competition for iBenguet college students.

Create a maximum three-minute informative vlog inspired by the 66th Infantry film which can be accessed on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F18I5CQvVlA&t=1817s), and bring to life one remarkable story, person, event, place, sacrifice, or historical detail that shaped the journey of Benguet to liberation. Go beyond simply retelling the film by presenting your chosen story through research, creativity, and engaging storytelling that makes history meaningful for today's generation.

Who can join?
- Open to all iBenguet college students enrolled in any college or university, whether studying within or outside Benguet.
- Join individually or as a team of up to three (3) members.

Video Requirements
- Maximum of 3 minutes (excluding end credits)
- MP4 format with at least 1080p (Full HD) resolution
- English, Filipino, or any Benguet language (entries in local languages must include English subtitles)a
- References must be shown at the end credits

Please note:
- AI-generated photos, graphics, illustrations, videos, and AI-cloned voices are strictly prohibited.
- Entries must be original and may use properly credited archival materials and other legitimate historical references.
- All third-party materials must be properly acknowledged.

Submission Deadline: August 13, 2026 (6:00 pm)
Submit your entries via [email protected]

23/07/2026

23/07/2026

Colorized video clips of the battle for liberation of Baguio City in February to April 1945.

Baguio is where the WWII begun with the bombing of Camp John Hay on December 8, 1941 and it ended on September 3, 1945 with the Signing of Deed of Surrender of Japanese Imperial Forces in the Philippines.

12/07/2026

The Highest Point in Benguet Province located in Cattubo, Atok, Benguet with an elevation of 7,400 ft above sea level had been a silent witness of the Second World War.

Back Then:
For decades, the marker at Kilometer 53 on Halsema Highway was famous as the absolute highest point in the entire Philippine Highway System. It was named "Philippine Pali" because the panoramic mountain views and sharp, winding drops heavily resembled the famous Pali Lookout in Hawaii.
Now:
Today, the Philippine Pali functions as a popular roadside view deck and tourist stop. It offers sweeping, cloud-level views of the surrounding Cordillera mountain ranges, vegetable terraces, and occasionally Mount Pulag. Since 2019, it is no longer the highest point in the system—that title was officially awarded to a higher elevation road in Tinoc, Ifugao. However, it remains a heavily visited attraction and a beloved scenic stop for travelers, cyclists, and tourists heading up to the Cordillera highlands. [Wikipedia]

//EMDizon

04/07/2026

Happy 4th of July 🎉

Happy Fourth of July and Happy 250th Birthday USA!

27/05/2026

BGen. James Dalton 🫡

Brigadier General James Leo Dalton II (USMA Class of 1933) 🇺🇲

He was shot and killed by a Japanese sniper at the Battle of Balete Pass, Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, on May 16, 1945. He was 35 years old. ⚰️

19/05/2026

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𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗪𝗪𝗜𝗜 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦

Speaker for the 81st Liberation of Baguio on April 27, Itogon, Benguet-bred Adriano Rillera Carantes, Jr. enjoins fellow sons and daughters of World War II veterans, and everyone, to truly honor local heroes by protecting the freedom fiercely fought for, while upholding exemplary lives.

The achievements and sacrifices of WWII veterans should be chronicled and documented for future generations, not merely mentioned or used as embellishment during ceremonial celebrations. Let it be known that the liberation of Baguio is a defining moment in the nation's history and a testament to the courageous sacrifices of Filipino and United States (US) soldiers, Carantes, Jr. said.

It is not just a military victory, but also a triumph of courage, unity, and the human spirit, both for the soldiers and the citizens who never lost hope, Carantes, Jr. said. Itogon shares with Baguio the same history, struggles, and resilience, he added.

Our local heroes lived when freedom was uncertain and danger was a part of daily life, when love of country meant sacrifice without restitution, when freedom was earned rather than given, and not sought for recognition or remuneration, Carantes, Jr. said of his veteran forebears.

Being a son of a WWII veteran forges a deep personal connection, Carantes, Jr. said, as he mirrors the modern-day embodiment of a hero with values learned from the veterans: courage, steadfast discipline, responsibility, leadership worthy of emulation, and resilience. Looking to his veteran ancestors as role models, he believes that the essence of freedom lies in service, transparency, and the pursuit of a better life for humankind.

His life, deeply grounded in and committed to public service, reflects a transition from law enforcement, having served as a police officer for many years, to local legislation, first as a councilor and later as Itogon Vice-Mayor.

Present during the ceremonies at Veterans' Park, Harrison Road, were Mayor Benjamin Magalong, who also delivered a message; several city councilors; guests from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA); members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO), led by PCol. Ruel Tagel; post-war veterans; Boy and Girl Scouts; widows; and sons and daughters of veterans, among others.

Also present was the lone surviving Baguio-Benguet WWII veteran, Ernesto Carreon Luis, Sr., 99, who hails from Kapangan, Benguet, and currently resides in Irisan, Baguio City. -jgfianza

06/05/2026

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𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝘂𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗮

Today, we honor the birth anniversary of a truly remarkable Cordilleran leader. Born on May 5, 1905, in Kapangan, Benguet, Colonel Bado Maduway Dangwa led a life that remains a blueprint for courage, innovation, and selfless service.

In the 1920s, Major Dangwa transformed highland travel by converting surplus vehicles into the region's first reliable bus service. His routes did more than just connect La Trinidad and Baguio; they fueled the local economy and bridged mountain communities.

During World War II, he took up a different kind of leadership, heading Igorot guerrilla fighters against Imperial Japanese forces. His tactical brilliance and mastery of the rugged mountain terrain made him one of the most respected and feared resistance leaders in Northern Luzon.

Following the war, his dedication to his people continued in the halls of government. As Governor of the then-undivided Mountain Province, he championed essential infrastructure, healthcare, and education.

In recognition of his legendary service as a pioneer, soldier, and statesman, Camp Major Bado Dangwa—the Regional Headquarters of the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region—was named in his honor. Within the heart of the camp, a magnificent statue now stands, casting a watchful eye over the men and women who serve in his footsteps. It is more than a monument; it is a permanent sentinel of his spirit, ensuring that his legacy of "service above self" inspires every generation that passes before it.

Your contribution to our nation lives on in every mountain pass and every heart dedicated to duty. Happy Birthday and salute to Major Bado Maduway Dangwa!

"𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝑵𝑷 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒔: 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒔𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒔, 𝑻𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒕, 𝒂𝒕 𝑵𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏"