New Book (Victory at Bessang Pass)

From the Manila Bulletin (Dec 5): New Book (Victory at Bessang Pass)

VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur — A book that will remind the heroics of Filipino and American soldiers in capturing the Bessang Pass in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur during the last stage of World War II in the Philippines was launched today in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, Metro Manila, according to Ilocos Sur’s Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) in – charge Vicky Antiporda.
Antiporda said on Wednesday that PVAO embarked on research and publication of the book titled, “Victory at Bessang Pass,” due to the agency’s desire for the Filipino youth to have a sense of national pride and imbibe love of country. The book was authored by veteran defense journalist, Ben Cal.

It was learned that Former President Fidel V. Ramos graced the event as a special guest while Vice Governor Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano of the province Ilocos Sur where Bessang Pass is located, was the guest of honor. The book, “Victory at Bessang Pass,” tells about the gallantry of the United States Army Forces in the Philippines — Northern Luzon (USAFIP-NL) guerrillas.

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