Japan to honor ex-Defense chief Lorenzana, 3 others | ABS-CBN
ADVERTISEMENT
![dpo-dps-seal](https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/Seal_Image_OD.png)
Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!
Japan to honor ex-Defense chief Lorenzana, 3 others
Japan to honor ex-Defense chief Lorenzana, 3 others
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 29, 2023 07:28 PM PHT
|
Updated Apr 30, 2023 02:53 AM PHT
![Clipboard](https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/ClipboardNews.png)
MANILA -- The Japanese Embassy in the Philippines on Saturday announced that 4 Filipinos are set to receive the 2023 Spring Conferment of Japanese Decorations.
MANILA -- The Japanese Embassy in the Philippines on Saturday announced that 4 Filipinos are set to receive the 2023 Spring Conferment of Japanese Decorations.
Former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) secretary Alberto Romulo will receive the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun; former Department National Defense (DND) secretary Delfin Lorenzana will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star; former National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) chief Gamaliel Cordoba will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon; and maritime anthropologist and foremost Japanologist Dr. Cynthia Neri Zayas will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.
Former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) secretary Alberto Romulo will receive the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun; former Department National Defense (DND) secretary Delfin Lorenzana will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star; former National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) chief Gamaliel Cordoba will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon; and maritime anthropologist and foremost Japanologist Dr. Cynthia Neri Zayas will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.
The Japanese government will honor the four for their "their significant contributions to forging stronger ties between Japan and the Philippines."
The Japanese government will honor the four for their "their significant contributions to forging stronger ties between Japan and the Philippines."
The Order of the Rising Sun has been conferred on several Filipinos in the past, including former President Jose Laurel and several Philippine ambassadors to Japan, according to the Official Gazette.
The Order of the Rising Sun has been conferred on several Filipinos in the past, including former President Jose Laurel and several Philippine ambassadors to Japan, according to the Official Gazette.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Japanese embassy in Manila had said that the awarding of honors, including decorations and medals, is an act performed by the Emperor with the advice and approval of the Cabinet, based on Article 7 of the Constitution of Japan.
The Japanese embassy in Manila had said that the awarding of honors, including decorations and medals, is an act performed by the Emperor with the advice and approval of the Cabinet, based on Article 7 of the Constitution of Japan.
Read More:
Japan
Japanese government
Delfin Lorenzana
Alberto Romulo
Gamaliel Cordoba
Cynthia Neri Zayas
award
ANC
ANC promo
ADVERTISEMENT
Art exhibit marks 80th anniversary of Liberation of Manila
Art exhibit marks 80th anniversary of Liberation of Manila
MANILA —Four paintings from the National Museum are on display from February 13 to 25 at the Visitation Center of the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Fort Bonifacio,Taguig, marking the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Manila.
MANILA —Four paintings from the National Museum are on display from February 13 to 25 at the Visitation Center of the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Fort Bonifacio,Taguig, marking the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Manila.
The exhibition, "Liberation of Manila: 80 Years of Remembrance Through Art," features four paintings that depict the devastation of the city during World War II and its eventual resurgence: Burning of Sto. Domingo (1942) by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo, Ruins of Legislative Building (1945) by Galo Ocampo, Ruins of Sales Street, Quiapo by Diosdado Lorenzo, and Ruined Gate of Fort Santiago by Nena Saguil.
The exhibition, "Liberation of Manila: 80 Years of Remembrance Through Art," features four paintings that depict the devastation of the city during World War II and its eventual resurgence: Burning of Sto. Domingo (1942) by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo, Ruins of Legislative Building (1945) by Galo Ocampo, Ruins of Sales Street, Quiapo by Diosdado Lorenzo, and Ruined Gate of Fort Santiago by Nena Saguil.
According to National Museum Director General Jeremy Barns, the paintings are priceless because they capture firsthand accounts of the war through the artists' eyes.
According to National Museum Director General Jeremy Barns, the paintings are priceless because they capture firsthand accounts of the war through the artists' eyes.
"They're not just paintings but they are historical documents. All the four paintings here are painted by the artist bilang eyewitness ng ruins, ng fighting, ng burning," Barns said.
"They're not just paintings but they are historical documents. All the four paintings here are painted by the artist bilang eyewitness ng ruins, ng fighting, ng burning," Barns said.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Liberation of Manila, one of the fiercest urban battles of World War II, took place from February 3 to March 3, 1945. Approximately 1,100 U.S. service members lost their lives during the battle, nearly 500 of whom are buried at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.
The Liberation of Manila, one of the fiercest urban battles of World War II, took place from February 3 to March 3, 1945. Approximately 1,100 U.S. service members lost their lives during the battle, nearly 500 of whom are buried at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.
The battle also freed over 3,700 starving Allied civilians and a million Filipinos, but it left the city in ruins, with an estimated 100,000 civilian casualties.
The battle also freed over 3,700 starving Allied civilians and a million Filipinos, but it left the city in ruins, with an estimated 100,000 civilian casualties.
"To think about the death and destruction that the citizens have went through, especially the citizens of Manila, I think everyone knows Manila was the second most destroyed Allied city after Warsaw in all of World War II," said U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson.
"To think about the death and destruction that the citizens have went through, especially the citizens of Manila, I think everyone knows Manila was the second most destroyed Allied city after Warsaw in all of World War II," said U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson.
"When you see these paintings, they're both beautiful reminders and also poignant reminders of what could have been," she added.
"When you see these paintings, they're both beautiful reminders and also poignant reminders of what could have been," she added.
The exhibition, organized by the U.S. government through the American Battle Monuments Commission and the National Museum of the Philippines was inaugurated on Thursday, and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission.
The exhibition, organized by the U.S. government through the American Battle Monuments Commission and the National Museum of the Philippines was inaugurated on Thursday, and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission.
Visitors are also encouraged to explore the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, which many mistakenly believe is exclusive to Americans.
Visitors are also encouraged to explore the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, which many mistakenly believe is exclusive to Americans.
The site features a memorial hemicycle, lush greenery, a museum, and the grave sites of military personnel who perished during World War II.
The site features a memorial hemicycle, lush greenery, a museum, and the grave sites of military personnel who perished during World War II.
It is open to the public every day except Christmas and New Year, with free guided tours available. A valid ID is required for entry.
It is open to the public every day except Christmas and New Year, with free guided tours available. A valid ID is required for entry.
"Most people think na it's not open to the public. Siguro dahil its unusual to find a cemetery like this in a middle of basically a very modern city and of course, we have gates for security," said the Director of the Visitor Center at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.
"Most people think na it's not open to the public. Siguro dahil its unusual to find a cemetery like this in a middle of basically a very modern city and of course, we have gates for security," said the Director of the Visitor Center at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Superintendent Rudy Blum emphasized the importance of remembering these historical events and their impact on the present.
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Superintendent Rudy Blum emphasized the importance of remembering these historical events and their impact on the present.
"If you're into history, there is no other place to understand that American-Filipino relationship in the Manila American Cemetery. This is not just an American story," Blum said.
"If you're into history, there is no other place to understand that American-Filipino relationship in the Manila American Cemetery. This is not just an American story," Blum said.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT