My father survived the Bataan Death March way back in nineteen forty something. The Filipino community here in Arizona recently honored him at the recent Veterans Day parade 2023.

We didn't even learn about the Bataan Death March in my history class, I learned about it on my own research (as my best friend in middle school when I lived in Jersey City was Filipino, I wanted to learn his country's history)....my paternal grandpa (Irish/Russian side of my family) served in WWII in Europe and the stories he told I will never forget, so I can't even imagine the stories of those who faced the Japanese. Yup, nearly 80K American and Filipino prisoners of war were forcibly moved from Mariveles and Bagac in Bataan to Camp O'Donnell in Capas, Tarlac via San Fernando in Pampanga. The march from Mariveles and Bagac to San Fernando was about 80 km. The portion from San Fernando to Capas was by train, and they were packed in like sardines just like those on the cattle cars to the German concentration camps in Europe. They were in extreme heat and couldn't get out of the cars, with no room to sit down. But once they got to Capas station, they had to walk the final 14 km to Camp O'Donnell. The total trek of the march was over a hundred kilometers. Of the about 80K prisoners of war who did the march, 54K survived all the way to the camp. Roughly 18K Filipino prisoners of war didn't make it, as well as roughly 650 Americans. Those on the march were subjected to starvation, dehydration, severe beatings, and torture. Some men even got their teeth knocked out for gold fillings. A massacre also happened during the march where up to 400 Filipino officers were executed called the Pantingan River massacre

@bizbobizbo82

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I see you every where 🙌

@toriahmyworld

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It was thought to us in elementary days in the 80's 😂

@ERIK52033

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nice one bro 👍

@akotolozano9708

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Im happy you put time and effort learning our history.

@millieatcentralcagarden9764

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Thank you for taking the time to learn the history. My Lolo (grandpa) died during the Bataan Death March as he was a Filipino Soldier. He left behind a widow, my grandma and 2 young sons, my dad and uncle.

My lolo was a Bataan Death March survivor. He was a captain of the USAFFE. They marched to Camp O'Donnell in Capas Tarlac and placed in concentration camp. However he was a good cook, so a Japanese officer took him in as his cook. He learned Nihonggo and later was given his liberty. He went home to Panay Island but still led guerilla warfare until Japan surrendered and he finished his law school at FEU. He had malaria during the march but luckily survived. Many of his colleagues did not due to exhaustion since this happened after April 9 i.e. summertime. Some died of heat stroke, some by bayonet, some by sickness...

salamat kulas /Kyle sa pag bisita mo sa aming bayan proud BATAEÑO stay safe god bless..

My uncle was one of those who perished from Bataan death march. My wife's family is from Balanga! Hello from Boston

Hey Kulas, im so grateful of you portraying our country to the world, you truly worth to be a kababayan! 🇵🇭

Hi Kulas, thank you for featuring Mariveles. Too bad your visit was very brief because there's a lot more interesting places to feature in that town. The view overlooking Manila Bay with Corregidor in the middle and Ternate /Maragondon across would also be awesome to show. Power on!

Kulas, my grandpa is one of the Filipino soldiers that did that Death March. He was one of the very lucky one saved by a very kind hearted Japanese soldier who pulled him out of the line and brought him over to the side of a river and gave him his soldier uniform and let him escaped that death march and spared his life. He always get teary eyed when he tells us his experiences during WW11 coz he never thought that he could survive during that time. He saw a lot of other soldiers (Americans and Filipinos and ordinary citizens) that got killed and poked by those bayonets. It was horrendous and so sad. 😢 Thanks for sharing and showing us the place. Power on Kulas! Take care!

@BecomingFilipino

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Thank you for sharing your story. What a horrendous experience, I can't even comprehend how intense that must have been. Sending you and your family great vibes today. Take Care

@ninfatulayan2869

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@@BecomingFilipinotake care Kulas, have fun , God bless you !

Olongapo is geographically in Zambales but is governed independently from the province! There's an interesting story behind why it's called that! Legend says the name Olongapo was derived in context from the phrase "ULO NG APO" or Old Man's Head. The story is that there was once a tribe whose people were disunited. A wise, old man seeing the evils that disunity sow among his people, exerted great efforts and united the tribe. A group of villains, however, did not appreciate the fruits of the old man's efforts. They bitterly disliked the idea of the tribe having a true and good leader. One day, the old man just disappeared. After a long search, the old man's body was found but the head was missing. The natives launched diligent efforts to locate the severed head. However, their efforts proved futile. But the search didn't end. A boy, who made a vow not to stop until he could find the old man's head, indefatigably continued to look for it. Then one day, he came upon the old man's head resting on the tip of a bamboo pole. The villains, apparently, wanted to disgrace the wise, old man so that disunity and its evils would again prevail among the natives. Upon seeing the head, the boy ran back to his people crying, "ULO NG APO" around the village. The phrase stuck and the place was known as it is today - OLONGAPO. Legend also adds that the old man's head became the symbol of the natives' unity.

In honor of both the Battle of Bataan and the subsequent Bataan Death March, the U.S. Navy have 2 combat ships named after Bataan. USS BATAAN CVL-29 (Light Aircraft Carrier) which served in both the later years of World War II and in the Korean War. The current USS BATAAN LHD-5 (The Big 5), commissioned in 1997 is a Wasp Class Amphibious Assault ship that carries a contingent of US MARINE CORPS personnel and their equipment to combat. There is also the USS LEYTE GULF CG-65 a Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser, named after the Battle of Leyte Gulf. USS PHILIPPINE SEA CG-58, another Ticonderoga Class Guided MIssile Cruiser named after the Battle of Philippine Sea and the soon to be commissioned USS TELESFORO TRINIDAD, an Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer....he was the only Filipino awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor.

Salute to all the Filipino and U.S soldiers that defended the Philippines during WW-2.🇺🇲🇵🇭🤙🏼

Hey man, have you been Corrigidor island? It's a WWII history mecca! A boat ride from Manila Bay, it has the original buildings, munitions, weapons etc. Well well worth a visit especially for you dad. It was emotional and informative like few places I've been. Keep up the good work man, Cheers from Edmonton!

Salamat Kulas for loving our country🥰🥰🥰

Very nice weather to explore the Northern part of the Philippines #BecomingFilipino🇵🇭 Philippines is rich in culture & history, and survived wars❤Thank you for sharing the beauty of our country 💕 Be safe 🙏🇨🇦

@josephdracula7487

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👍😎🇵🇭🌴! Another great video from you 👍!

I am learning a lot about my own country from you! Watching from South Carolina (left PI in 1984). Always enjoy your videos and adventure, keep it coming (always hungry when I watch what you eat, craving for Filipino food!😂

This is the reason why I love your vlogs, very educational & informative 👍❤️ Have a safe travels Kulas 🙏

I am originally from balanga and my lolo is a war veterans.proud to be bataeno.

Keep safe always and Godbless ,power on Kulas for showcasing to the world our unique country Philippines 🇵🇭 💞💞💞💞🇯🇵

Thanks Kulas for this video 🍁This reminds me of my veteran uncle who died during that time!

I'm from there!!! welcome to Bataan... I'm here now in Australia

like your adventures, my wife meet you in roxas city and was excited to tell me. i have been living in the philipines for 6 years and just left to go back to work in alaska. my home state. i guess that makes us both northern people. maybe one day we will cross paths in are adventures. your shows are good and i can tell your a good canuck. i know the term is slang, its meant with endearment though. from one north boy to another. you represent your country well. you are a fine ambassador for your country, as i try to be from mine. years now riding across the philipines bye motorcycle and i am finely tired. i think i may have to get a car now too.. good luck my friend and god speed in all your travels....

The real OG of motovlogging

My lolo (Laki Aquilino) was also a war veteran, USAFFE...survived the death march..he was able to share to us his experiences and his purple heart..

Looking forward to this and finally, you've visited our Province. Bataan still have loads to give. Keeps exploring Kulas. Thank you. Good vibes

Nice joy ride on the road again miss this kind of adventure

Salamat Kulas ikaw lang vlogger na iniikot buong Pilipinas ang ganda ito ang plano ko pag nagforgood na ako ...mamasyal ng mamasyal .. ❤❤❤watching from israel

Yan ang magandang i vlog Kulas ang history 🇵🇭⭐⭐⭐🤠

nice to see you here at Bataan Province, I'm a little sad because I've wanted you to visit Bataan for a long time, but now that you're here and we haven't met, i hope you enjoyed your visit here especially the market vibe and yummy kakanin, APIR......

Happy sunday trip KULAS...you have more Philippines history to come 👏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

What a wonderful place you've been to. I hailed from that place Bataan and never been home for more than 30 years now. I was so happy to see some of the places I have never been for a while. Thank you so much for having these on your videos. More power to your vlogs and hopefully you can show us more about my beloved province of Bataan. Take care Becoming Filipino. Good luck to all your adventures back there.

Very historical place. One of my dream destinations. Amping

Kulas salamat sa paggfeature mo sa Bataan.. magiingat ka palagi

Love your vlogs and all your sights and stories U share!❤

Hi! This is the first time I am commenting your vlog but I subscribed years back. Bataan reminds me of my Father I missed him so much. My Father was one of those soldiers who walked the death March from Bataan to Capas Tarlac imprisoned in concentration camp for more than a year. My Father is a US veteran. He offered his life for our country He died in the year 2000.

@BecomingFilipino

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Amazing the strength and courage of your father. Wishing you all the best Elna

@elnajamosale8267

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Thank you for your reply. Yes I'm proud of my Father he remained Pilipino despite he is qualified to be US citizen. He finished his bachelor's degree in 1949. I have 6 siblings and all graduated in our bachelors' degrees. His experienced was like a war movies as he told us but the most important why he sustained the pain and struggle to life is his Faith in our Lord and guided in his daily life during the war.

@builtnotboughtmadeinphilip3955

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​@BecomingFilipino My friend a retired General lives in Capas. He has all the History and would love to tour you in Tarlac, Capas. Reach out me I set it up.

Thank you very much Kulas to visit our Home Town Balanga City,Bataan.😊😊😊

The way Kyle chomped on the kutchinta is so pinoy. 😊

@BecomingFilipino

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IT IS SOO GOOD!

Although US servicemen were involved in the Bataan Death March, most Americans don't necessarily learn of it. I suspect that there are few of us Americans who realize that Pearl Harbor wasn't the only American territory that was attacked on December 7, 1941. (In fact, it was already December 8th in the PH - on the other side of the international dateline - when the Philippines was simultaneously attacked.) Sadly, most nowadays don't even know that the Philippines was a territory of the US at that time with military bases that were also attacked by the Japanese armed forces. This is one of the key events of WWII that should be known by Americans, not only because of the brutality suffered by American soldiers, but also by our Filipino counterparts. Their role in WWII and the great support they provided to the American war effort is so under-reported and underappreciated. Unless someone had a relative who was involved in the "death march," or is interested in WWII history and takes the time to really learn about it, we don't learn about this. I am particularly interested in the Pacific theater of the war, so I have studied more extensively than most. The Filipinos were heroic beyond measure! My country has never made good on its promise to make the Filipino veterans of WWII full US citizens, which in my opinion is very shameful. Because of my deep interest in WWII, I would love to explore the many historic sites in the Philippines one day. God bless the Philippines and the Filipino people!

Awesome video Kulas

Been there yesterday Kulas you Miss out visiting mount samat a must visit hope to see you driving around our country been keeping an eye crossing path always when I drive and visit amazing places here..

big sopport

Wow looks like u travel the whole Philippines for us thanks

Im going to Bataan! Salamat Kulas for this vlog. Ingat!

another power vlog,, puhon brod laag ko dinha, ride safe

im living olongapo.thank you kulas.keep safe

the market is like a singapore hawker center very nice and clean!

Amping kanunay sa biyahe bro. Hope to ride with you someday brother

Nice video Bos Kulas God bless po

1st comment mego... Amping

I miss my hometown s marivelez po. Hayy its been so many years di pa qko nakakauwi. I left 2008. Eto pong video nyo eh lalo ko tuloy na miss ang lugar namen. . Salamat kuya kulas. Power up!

Power on, love these raw adventure roadtrips !

Balanga... wow nice

You should go to the Corriegedor Island the Rock. The very first Island to you will see before entering Manila. The Island is spanish fortress during the Spanish era means to correctional facility. Then when the Americans took over during thr American era is became General Douglas MacArthurs headquarter for asia Pacific. This Island filled with anti aircraft battery and has 20 ft malinta tunnel.

@BecomingFilipino

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Will take a trip there someday. id like to take my dad

@fortuneybiernas5778

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Also Therine. Corregidor is close to Bataan but thats officially by Cavite. Theres a plan to build a bridge from Cavite to Bataan with an exit at Corregidor...

@csiman5459

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Allow me to correct you a little bit about the death march. The death march started in Mariveles, Bataan and ended in Capas. Tarlac, not San Fernando, Pampanga, they went to Capas via San Fernando because during that time that was the available route. Those who survived the death march were all brought to Camp O'Donnel in Capas. 😊

the ginataang munggo we call it totong its been a long while to not seen balanga and i has grown so much beautiful yes war is not good take care kulas

more motovolgs brother!!! ingat and ridesafe always!

Nakakagutom ka Kulas. Sarap yang belo belo with Monggo.

Kulas with his new Gillee helmet! Gwapong gwapo! The public market will always have the best food of the place

@BecomingFilipino

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Love the market vibes!

Wow!!!! Those singage are at my home town...if i just only knew ... I would like to take pictures to you Kulas...the signage is at Bacolor Pampanga...my home town....

Kulas, Bataan to Subic Bay !!! 😊😊😊 ❤❤❤❤❤

When I first came to Texas I was so amazed that some soldiers heroes of the Death March come from South Texas❤

Ginataang munggo, so great, my fave too, tc

Since you were there in Bataan , head over to Las casas de Acuzar.... awesome place..

Good job sir 💯

good to see you kulas tc

Wish i was there in the phil. And meet Klyle in person and visit my hometown Angeles City ,good day bro.take care .shout out

my father's hometown ... "BATAAN" .... Ride safe... GOD BLESS 🙏🐫 KSA

Good to to see you both my idols boy first time and kulas

I live in Bataan. I just finish walking the entire 102Km of the death march last weekend.. took me 3 days walking..

The desert with mongo at my place in Cavite is called Ginataang Totong.

Oh man, those kakanin looks delicious. Merienda time is kakanin time. Thank you and Power On!

@BecomingFilipino

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kakanin powarrr

i like da mood.. ride safe kulas, power on.☝️

Have a safe and blessed Sunday Kulas 👍🏻🙏🏼💖

My Father survived Bataan Death March, POW at "Capas POW Camp. Tarlac, PI. He served with US Army until he retired in CA in 1957. He was never recognized as a POW like many Filipino Scouts...

Watchingggg from Bulakennnn :D

First Comment!!!

My hometown ... 😎 Thank you...Kulas for coming to Bataan.. 😊

@xxv

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San ka sa bataan bro

Kyle, you should have visited the Dambana ng Kagitingan in Pilar, a World War 2 Shrine where u are supposed to know more about what happened during the war.

Happy Sunday …Ka presko sa Kabuntagon

Proud kapangpangan here! Pampanga is the food capital of the Philippines that's why food are so good!👍❤

Hi Kulas Im from Pampanga. I also love the ginataang munggo and bilo-bilo. There is a lot of different food in Pampanga.

Just an advice. You should always wear sunscreen/sunblock. UV rays is notorious for accelarating skin aging. Also being caucasian means you have less natural skin protection due to lower melanin count.

its been a long time ..kulas i never comment to your channel but never miss watching your videos hahaha kumader daot and kumander kulas going to whang od finally hahahaha with bp

Ginataang monggo ❤ My mom used to buy us that when she goes to the market in Marikina as pasalubong.

Hi KULAS why not visit a replica of Manila's 1800 century it's a beautiful place, keep safe and good health 💖💯💪 GOD BLESS PO 💖💯💪🙏

If I remember it correctly, USAFFE is acronym for UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN THE FAR EAST.

Ganda

You are really awesome, you tried everything without any arte..... thanks Kulas for accepting our culture and loving our people and our country.... God Bless!

I think the ADV (Spike) suits you, man!

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Yeah this is for our history Day of Valor in May 9 Araw ng Kagitingan. May i know how many kilometers is the death march Bataan to Nueva Ecija almost a summer time in Philippines can you imagine the heat season in the march?

Great video have you been to Manila American memorial cemetery great WW2 history there👍

i mis all the food and meryenda that you feature to your vlog Kulas pero ok lang lqpit na ako umuwi watching from Xiamen China

@BecomingFilipino

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Really loved the two market merienda I bought in Balanga!

sarap ng mga ulam dyan sa mamas eatery

Beautiful Bataan & so many history remarks in there

Welcome to my home province.

ginataang monggo is called "mongillo" in some other place.....great nutritious snack

❤😍🥰 we love you kuya kulas May god bless you always 🙏❤️

Kulas, Ingat ka sa biyahe !!! 😊😊😊 ❤❤❤

1M sub. Lets gooooo

Go kolas❤❤❤❤ we're praying for you

Good morning 🌞 here in Kenya

@BecomingFilipino

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Have a beautiful morning!