Re-enactment of Talisay Landing today; Navy men, students to act | Inquirer News

Re-enactment of Talisay Landing today; Navy men, students to act

/ 07:10 AM March 26, 2013

Sailors and marines from the Naval Forces Central  and reservists will stage the re-enactment of the Talisay Landing of World War II at the beachfront in barangay Poblacion, Talisay  City today.

The event marks the arrival of troops from the U.S. 8th Army Division led by Maj. Gen. William Howard Arnold on March 26, 1945.

The landing paved the way for the liberation of Cebu from the Japanese.

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Filipino guerrillas of the 8th Military District led by Lt. Col. James Cushing assisted the American forces.

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Acting  Gov. Agnes Magpale said the province would  extend P100,000 as assistance to the Talisay city government for the event.

“Ginagmay ang atong assistance basta kinasing-kasing (We gave a little assistance, but it is heartily given),” she said.

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Magpale will attend  the 68th commemoration of the historic “Takas sa Talisay” or “Talisay Landing” today.

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The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) approved  a resolution honoring the  historic event.

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In the resolution authored by acting Vice Gov. Julian Daan, the board said the “celebration is anchored on  honoring Cebuano and American soldiers who shed blood to liberate Cebu from the Japanese army.”

Rep. Eduardo Gullas and other top military officials in the province are expected to attend the event.

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Supt. Elmer Lim, chief of Talisay City Police, reminded spectators to be careful of their belongings and watch out for  pickpockets who may take advantage of the crowd.

To ease traffic congestiont, he appealed to motorists not to pass the area in barangay Poblacion until the event is over  unless it’s necessary.

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The Talisay City government spent P1.5 million for the renovation of the landing marker and another P500,000  for the conduct of the activity.  /WITH correspondent Gabriel Bonjoc

TAGS: Marines, re-enactment, Sailors, World War II

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