I remember my elementary and high school history subjects teaching about the famous lines “I shall return” that was said by General Douglas Macarthur. Frankly, during those days I never gave much attention to the subject. Only memorizing the dates and names only to pass exams and avoid embarassment if I fail to answer the question by the teacher then I quickly forget and go on my life.
By chance, I remembered those two things, the words “I shall return” and the name General Douglas Macarthur. It was enough to make me excited when I heard that my relatives were going to take me to the statues that I only saw in pictures.
Up until I saw the statues in person, I thought that they were life-sized and was surprised that they were not.
No, they are not midgets
Also my first time to learn that General Douglas Macarthur was accompanied by Former President Sergio Osmena. And on the video below I learned that this statues were not just for tourism purposes but it marks an important part of the Philippine history. In the past we were at war and now we are at peace, let’s make all effort for us to stay this way.
It’s never too late to learn Philippine history again, this time I will enjoy it.
From Tacloban City ride the jeep going to Baras via Government Center and ask the driver to drop you off at the Macarthur Landing Memorial Park. Fare is P12.
An alternative route is from Tacloban City ride a multicab going to Campitec and tell the driver to drop you off at the Government Center (P10), then ride a pedicab to the Macarthur Landing Memorial Park (P10).
Pedicab
- The Leyte Landing Memorial Park is located at Palo, Leyte.
- There are some food vendors around if you get hungry.
Food vendors
- It is a park. You can go around, have a picnic and take pictures. Just do not forget to throw your trash at the proper disposals.
To those who know. Did General Douglas Macarthur really tripped when he landed in Leyte?
Follow my Tacloban-Basey-Eastern Samar Series by checking the links below
Tacloban City, Leyte and Basey, Samar Destinations
- Weaving around Basey, Samar
- 40 Minute Walk Across San Juanico Bridge (Must try!)
- Santo Niño Shrine (Romualdez Museum) at Tacloban City
- Visiting Leyte Landing Memorial Park
Eastern Samar Destinations
- Hagnaya Beach in Salcedo (Awesome!)
- Divinubo Island Eco Tour Park
- Minasangay Island Marine Ecological Park & Resort
Guiuan, Eastern Samar Subseries
we went there on our last day in tacloban. we hired a tricycle to take us to some tourist spots before finally being brought to the airport. i don’t remember how much we were charged though
Ngayon ko lang nalaman na meron palang tricycle tour ang Tacloban. Will ask around on how much it is and what places to go to. Thanks Batangala. 🙂
Wow, taga Leyte lola ko. Gonna visit these places pag may time (and money) hehe
wow! very helpful! thank you 🙂
Hi Josiah,
This is an interesting Blog specially
the Video Clip. How about adding the
video clip of “The Battle Off Samar”?
The landing at Leyte led to the liberation of the Phil. the successful preparations and heroic battle done by the Filipino Guerillas on land and American Navy at the Battle off Samar needs Acknowledgement. According to historical description, the Battle
Off Samar was the centermost action
of the Battle of Leyte Gulf. It is
considered as “the largest naval battle in history”.
The history is very interesting indeed. The preparations made in Southeastern Samar including the itinerary of American Navy in Guiuan is worth mentioning plus the battle at Surigao Strait, to at least
picture the historical Event.