A replica of Patrol Torpedo Boat 41 (PT-41) which was used to evacuate General Douglas MacArthur from Corregidor at the beginning of the war in the Pacific in World War II is now installed at MacArthur Memorial Marker in Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City. The event held today, March 13, 2023 where city officials formally accepted the scaled model donated by sons and daughters of World War II guerillas and veterans, also coincided with the 81st anniversary of MacArthur’s arrival at Macabalan Port during his escape.
The program was made possible by the City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office and City Historical and Cultural Commission with support from the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, Veterans Federation of the Philippines, VFP – Sons and Daughters Association Inc., 4th Infantry Division Philippine Army, Philippine Ports Authority, Barangay Macabalan LGU and other sectors.
all photos by Kim Zaldivar
