See a brief timeline of the American experience during World War II in the Philippines below. Early January: The Japanese occupy Manila. U.S. forces retreat south into the Bataan peninsula.

Before the Second World War, Manila was considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Overlooking a tranquil bay, the so-called "Pearl of the Orient" was home to a unique culture drawn ...

Binondo is the center of activities in Manila during the annual Chinese New Year celebrations where thousands gather for the ...