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Origin / History of Death March Markers

Published by National Historical Commission of the Philippines(NHCP) on April 4, 2022.
Requested from NHCP by M. Dela Cruz at 09:03 AM on April 4, 2022.
Purpose: References for historical research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/1967 - 04/04/2022
Tracking no: #NHCP-252404823131

J.DESIPOLO April 4, 2022, 9:03 a.m.

Good day, I would like to request for information regarding the origin of the Bataan Death March Markers. At the moment, I understand that they were commissioned in the late 60s by the then-NHC. Additional references would be appreciated. Thank you!

F.OFFICER April 4, 2022, 9:48 a.m.

April 4, 2022 Dear Jeffrey Desipolo, I refer to my letter of Apr 04, 2022 09:03:46 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Origin / History of Death March Markers. Please be informed that as part of the FOI procedures, we require a valid ID before we process all FOI requests. Should you intend to proceed with this request, kindly send or email your valid ID at [email protected] with the subject: "FOI SUBMISSION OF VALID ID". You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://shop.efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEU5IQ1AtMjUyNDA0ODIzMTMxDA, for request with ticket number #NHCP-252404823131, to respond. During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Jun 27, 2022 01:46:06 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, ROSCELLE C. CRUZ, R.L., MLIS FOI Receiving Officer

F.OFFICER April 5, 2022, 10:04 a.m.

April 5, 2022 Dear Jeffrey, Thank you for your request dated Apr 04, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Origin / History of Death March Markers. We received your request on Apr 04, 2022 and will respond on or before Apr 25, 2022 09:03:46 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at http://efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEU5IQ1AtMjUyNDA0ODIzMTMxDA, for request with ticket number #NHCP-252404823131. Thank you. Respectfully, ROSCELLE C. CRUZ, R.L., MLIS FOI Receiving Officer

C.AREVALO April 13, 2022, 9:47 a.m.

April 13, 2022 Dear Mr. Desipolo, This has reference to your request to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) electronic Freedom of Information (e-FOI) with tracking number 252404823131 requesting information about the origin of the “Death March Markers.” Upon confirmation, the 138 white obelisk Bataan Death March markers from Mariveles, Bataan to Tarlac were erected and funded more than a decade ago by the Filipino-American Memorial Endowment, in partnership with the respective local government units who have jurisdiction over the locations. Each obelisk indicates the distance reached by the march in kilometers. They are maintained through generous donations from veterans, related organizations, and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO). This is separate from the NHCP's historical markers (permanent plaques with inscribed text of the historical significance of the site) on the starting points of the Bataan Death March, Zero Kilometer markers, installed in Bagac, Bataan last 22 September 2017, and in Mariveles, Bataan, last 23 March 2017. These historical markers are official recognition by the State on the significance of these sites, as NHCP is mandated by law to promote history and heritage. For the white obelisk markers, you can inquire via this site: https://filipino-americanmemorials.org/contact/. Thank you. Respectfully, Carminda Arevalo FOI Receiving Officer

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foi.JDesipolo.pdf - Carminda Arevalo - [email protected]

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