In this July 7, 2019 file photo, World War II survivors, assisted by village mayors, plant flags during the 75th Mañenggon Memorial Commemoration at Mañenggon Valley in Yona.

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In this July 7, 2019 file photo, World War II survivors, assisted by village mayors, plant flags during the 75th Mañenggon Memorial Commemoration at Mañenggon Valley in Yona. PDN file photo Facebook ...

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