via Sunstar, 03 October 023: The Sangguniang Bayan of Bamban, Tarlac, has officially declared a network of World War II tunnels as a municipal historical site and heritage zone. The resolution aims to protect and conserve these tunnels, which played a significant role during the Japanese invasion and the liberation of the Philippines.
The Sangguniang Bayan of Bamban town has declared the network of World War II tunnels as municipal historical site and heritage zone.
This was learned from Resolution Number 196 Series of 2023 passed by the municipal council on September 13, 2023.
Rhonie Cauguiran Dela Cruz, chairman of the Bamban Historical Society, said his group, with the help of provincial and town officials, pushed for measures to protect the tunnels and other historical sites.
Source: WW2 tunnels declared Bamban historical sites – SUNSTAR
