Philippine resistance against Japan

In this episode, we examine the Philippine resistance against Japan during World War II, tracing how Filipino fighters, U.S. Army remnants, Hukbalahap guerrillas, ethnic Chinese units, and Moro warriors formed a wide-ranging underground struggle after the 1942 invasion and surrender. We explore how these resistance networks disrupted Japanese occupation, gathered crucial intelligence for the Allies, protected local communities, and helped prepare the way for the liberation of the islands. Along the way, we look at the courage and sacrifice of these fighters, the heavy losses they endured, the postwar struggle for recognition and veterans’ benefits, and the lasting place of their resistance in Philippine memory.