Historical Background
Under the Big Mulberry Tree in front of the old administration building, right in the heart of Lamao, Gen. Eduard P. King, Jr. signed the official surrender paper of 78,000 soldiers of the USAFFE under him to Masahara Homma of the Japanese Imperial Army.
Coordinates: 14°35′N 120°37′E / 14.583°N 120.617°E / 14.583; 120.617
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