Philippines marks 75th anniversary of MacArthur's landing

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Philippines marks 75th anniversary of MacArthur's landing

LEYTE, Philippines (Kyodo) -- Events were held Sunday to mark the 75th anniversary of the historic landing by Gen. Douglas McArthur in Leyte Gulf, which marked the start of the campaign to recapture and liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation.

Officials from the Philippines, United States, Japan and Australia as well as various organizations honored those who fought and died during World War II.

Sunday's main event, headed by National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon on behalf of President Rodrigo Duterte, dwelt on the values of peace and freedom, then and now.

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