X-Nico

2 unusual facts about Japanese occupation of the Philippines


Fourth national congress of the Communist Party of the Philippines

The party leadership had stated, although Yuzon was the candidate of the Democratic Alliance in Pampanga, that the party could not support his candidature as he had been a minor government employee during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines).

Nobody, Nobody But... Juan

Aside from wanting to connect with the Philippines that he dearly misses, Juan is lonesome for his first love Aida (Gloria Romero), with whom he lost touch during the Japanese occupation of Manila.


Arsenio Laurel

His father was José P. Laurel, the President of the Philippines during the Japanese occupation, while his brothers would eventually serve the country as Vice President (Salvador "Doy" Laurel), House Speaker (José B. Laurel, Jr.), senator (Sotero Laurel II), ambassador (José S. Laurel III), and congressmen.

Jose Zulueta

During the Japanese Occupation Zulueta was accused of collaboration, along with Jorge Vargas, Jorge Bocobo, and Manuel Roxas, being the first to respond General Homma's order to form an Executive Commission.


see also