The American Battle Monuments Commission will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Manila at Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, on Feb. 22, at 4 p.m. (local time).

The event will be attended by U.S. representatives and dignitaries from the Philippines. U.S. and Filipino World War II veterans are also expected.

Please note that registration is required to attend the ceremony. To register and for more information, please contact our staff at Manila American Cemetery.

Please note that, on the day of the event, the cemetery will close at 12 p.m. to allow for ceremony preparations and reopen to the public at 2 p.m. for the attendees’ arrival. Please monitor our cemetery alert for any last-minute updates.

The liberation of Manila in 1945 was a symbolic turning point in World War II. It reclaimed the heart of the Philippines and re-established the capital of the democratically elected Philippine Commonwealth government.