Bohol town honors guerrillas, unveils plan for WWII memorial shrine

CATIGBIAN, BOHOL, Philippines — The municipality of Catigbian on Monday held the first-ever commemoration of the establishment of the Bohol Area Command, honoring the courage and sacrifices of the guerrilla fighters who resisted the Japanese occupation during World War II. The observance began at the Catigbian Municipal Hall grounds, where local officials led by Mayor