After Leyte was declared secure, MacArthur ordered the invasion of Luzon at Lingayen Gulf in early 1945, triggering the eventual liberation of civilians and military personnel from internment ...

Leyte’s strategic location, he added, makes it an ideal site for a naval base. Leyte boasts a coastline approximately 498 kilometers long, bordering the Leyte Gulf to the east.

To mark this historic event, the Province of Leyte recently held the 80th Leyte Gulf Landings Commemoration with the theme “Yesterday’s Heroes, Today’s Inspiration for the New Generation.” ...

Like two arms of a nutcracker, the two fleets were to converge on Leyte Gulf, wipe out. amphibious and supply craft there, and isolate MacArthur’s forces on the island.

MacArthur had also put ashore many more men (100,000 to 150,000) than he needed to take Leyte itself.

80 years ago Saturday, Gen. MacArthur and the United States won the Battle of Leyte Gulf, liberating the Philippines from Japanese control during World War II.

LEYTE Provincial Police Office (LPPO) director Colonel Dionisio DC Apas Jr. has lauded the police force in the province following the successful and meaningful conduct of the 80th anniversary of the ...

House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro led the 80th commemorative rites for the Leyte Gulf Landings on Sunday with the latter reaffirming the government’s commitment to ...

PALO, Leyte — A solemn atmosphere is pervading here as the people of Leyte, together with World War II veterans, their sons and daughters, commemorate the 80th Leyte Gulf Landings at the Red Beach, ...

The Provincial Government of Leyte will commemorate the 80th Leyte Gulf Landings on Sunday in Palo, Leyte. According to the local government, various activities have been scheduled for the ...