University of Santo Tomas
The University of Santo Tomas was used as internment camp for Allied POW's during the Japanese occupation. It was the scene of bitter fighting during the Battle of Manila. Almost 4000 internees were liberated.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Ramon FVelasquez
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Museum
Point of interest
- Manila City Jail (Old Bilibid Prison) - Muntinlupa City
- National Museum of Fine Arts - Manila
- Chinese Cemetery Manila - Manila
Monument
- Memorial Captain Manuel Colayco - Manila
- Liberation Memorial Manila - Manila
- Memorial Civilian Casualties Manila 'Memorare' Intramuros - Manila
Cemetery
- Mass Grave Filipinos - Manila
- Commonwealth War Grave Manila - Manila
- American War Grave Manila - Manila
Fortification
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