AS part of its continuing product development and heritage advocacy, the Department of Tourism (DoT) – Cordillera Administrative Region recently held a test run of its World War 2 Historical Journey which retraces the crucial events of the Pacific War.
The three-day caravan started in Baguio City, where World War 2 started in 1941 and ended in 1945, covering Baguio Museum, the Mirador Jesuit Villa Retreat House and Eco Park, the Our Lady of the Atonement Cathedral, Teachers' Camp, The Mansion, Wright Park, and Bell House at Camp John Hay where the Welcome Dinner was held.
In photo at the closing ceremonies at the Kiangan Shrine are project researcher and historical reenactor Bernard Supetran, Philtoa President Fe Abling-Yu, Ifugao Vice Governor Glenn Prudenciano, DoT Regional Director Jovi Ganongan, Ifugao Provincial Board member Joselito Guyguyon, Kiangan Vice Mayor Michelle Baguilat, Office of the Presidential Assistant for Peace, Reconciliation and Unity consultant Brig. Gen (ret.) Ramon Yogyog, and Cordillera World War 2 Journey tour director Karlo Altomonte. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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