Manila American Cemetery and Memorial — Attraction in Taguig

The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines occupies 152 acres on a prominent plateau, visible at a distance from the east, south and west. It contains the largest number of graves of our military dead of World War II, a total of 16,859, most of whom lost their lives in operations in New Guinea and the Philippines. The headstones are aligned in 11 plots forming a generally circular pattern, set among masses of a wide variety of tropical trees and shrubbery.

The chapel, a white masonry building enriched with sculpture and mosaic, stands near the center of the cemetery. In front of it on a wide terrace are two large hemicycles. Twenty-five mosaic maps recall the achievements of the American armed forces in the Pacific, China, India and Burma. On rectangular Trani limestone piers within the hemicycles, are inscribed the Tablets of the Missing containing 36,286 names. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified. Carved in the floors are the seals of the American states and its territories. From the memorial and other points within the cemetery there are impressive views over the lowlands to Laguna de Bay and towards the...

American soldiers who died during world war ii are buried here. Vast open space with beautiful green landscape and lots of big trees. The place is really quite and peaceful away from the busy city. At the center of the plot, there's a higher ground with an alter at the center and walled monuments in circle. Some of the important historic events are mapped inside the walls of the monument. The names of the soldiers are engraved on the walls and also on the gravestones. There's a museum and Visitor center also which is not open to the public as of now. Good ambience to spend some time with family and friends and to take a look back in to the history. Most of all, the place doesn't give you a feel of cemetery, it's just refreshing to be here. Good place for jogging and walks. No food is allowed inside. The place is thoroughly maintained. Id of anyone in the group has to be shown to the securities. ♿✔️Entrance is Wheelchair accessible but not the center high ground. The guards are really friendly and accommodating. Taking photos and videos are allowed always remember...

Decades ago, I’ve brought my children here for them to understand and appreciate the hardships that the Filipinos and Americans had to endure for us to have the freedom we are enjoying now. Returning once again in this place has given me a deeper meaning of the sacrifices and lives that those heroes has given up. As I sat there watching the short film and the narrative of how it has been during the war gives me goosebumps. Some of those foreigners watching both Japanese and Americans were crying just watching the destruction of lives and properties because of the war. And this place is a memorial honouring those who has served well. Can’t help but had an overwhelming warmth inside my heart knowing that at one time Filipinos stood side by side with the Americans in fighting for our freedom. A big snappy salute to all...