Only the Baguio Cathedral was left standing after the Americans “carpet-bombed” the city in March 1945 during its liberation from the invading Imperial Japanese Army, which had retreated here.

locals and students held a vigil at Baguio Cathedral from February 22 until the Marcos family fled. According to Cariño, “After the democratic uprising in 1986, people were euphoric and hoped ...

Akers was referring to the pivotal 24-hour period when local opposition groups and activists gathered at the Baguio Cathedral to take a stand against the Marcos regime and protect a group of ...