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Leyte Gulf, Battle of
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Leyte Gulf, Battle of (World War II) (Oct.1944) In the campaign to recover the Philippines from Japanese occupation, US forces under General
MacArthur landed on the island of Leyte on 20 October 1944. On 23 October Japanese naval forces converged, to attack US transports. In a series of scattered engagements forty Japanese ships were sunk, forty-six were damaged, and 405 planes destroyed. US losses were one light carrier, two escort carriers, and three destroyers. Following this major US victory, the Japanese fleet withdrew from Philippine waters.
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'Leyte Idol,' successful and spectacular.(Showbiz)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 4/20/2009; 700+ words
; ...had such a great impact on the people of Leyte, which is why they also produced their...the talent search. The “Leyte Idol” is a vocal singing contest conceived by Leyte Gov. Carlos Jericho L. Petilla and produced...
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Satur moved to Leyte and back; Solon and companions flew by private Cessna plane Judge accedes to Satur's return for SC hearing.(Main News)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 3/20/2007; 700+ words
; ...before dawn yesterday and brought him to Leyte province on a chartered flight, but authorities...order stopping his transfer. Hilongos, Leyte Regional Trial Court Judge Ephrem Abando said he has deferred Ocampo's transfer to Leyte until the Supreme Court resolves a petition...
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Leyte: Clinton out, Perry in
Newspaper article from: Filipino Reporter; 8/11/1994; ; 700+ words
; ...Andrei Filipino Reporter 08-11-1994 Leyte: Clinton out, Perry in. The United States...delegation to the 50th anniversary of the Leyte Landing ceremonies will be headed by Defense...delegation that will go to the Philippines and Leyte during the week of October 20 "essentially...
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Petilla wants to make Leyte one of sports hubs in Visayas.
News Wire article from: Philippines News Agency; 5/4/2009; 700+ words
; ...May 4 (PNA) - Expect the Province of Leyte to blossom not only in academic excellence...on our gains from hosting the Palaro," Leyte Gov. Carlos Jericho Petilla in his farewell...last Sunday at the newly-refurbished Leyte Sports Development Center. As President...
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Leyte mayors vow full support for Palarong Pambansa 2009.(Provincial News)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 2/21/2009; 627 words
; TACLOBAN CITY - The Leyte chapter of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines...2009 in the province from April 26 to May 2. Tanauan (Leyte) Mayor Roque A. Tiu, LMP Leyte chapter president, said their league approved an all...
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PCCI awarding body cites Leyte as 'Most Business-Friendly Province'.(Provincial News)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 10/27/2008; 700+ words
; ...Industry (PCCI) has cited the province of Leyte as the "Most Business Friendly Province...President Arroyo personally handed the award to Leyte Gov. Carlos Jericho Petilla and Tanauan (Leyte) Mayor Roque Tiu. The awarding body cited...
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Leyte to highlight its potentials.(Regional)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 9/2/2009; 610 words
; TACLOBAN CITY — Leyte province’s emerging opportunities...provincial government here, along with the Leyte Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) prepares for the third staging of the Leyte Provincial Business Month celebration in...
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Leyte Gulf Landings celebrated; Japanese envoy apologizes for aggression, cites Filipinos' reconciliation spirit.(Provincial News)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 10/21/2006; 700+ words
; Byline: JACK C. GADAINGAN PALO, Leyte -- Undersecretary Esteban B. Conejos of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho "Icot" L. Petilla, and Leyte 1st District Rep. Remedios "Matin" Petilla yesterday led World...
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LEYTE'S DEADLY LANDSLIDES: WHY THE LAND BECOMES A KILLER
Magazine article from: Filipinas; 4/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...government hadn't ignored the warning signs. Leyte is fast-becoming famous not just for...The Philippine fault also cuts through Leyte Island. Worsening these natural hazards...PAGASA, said its rainfall station in Leyte recorded 500 millimeters of rain from February...
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Southern Leyte congressman intensifies tree planting drive.(Provincial News)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 11/13/2007; 551 words
; ...L. ABREMATEA MAASIN CITY -- Southern Leyte Rep. Roger "Oging" Gaviola Mercado has...the Pacific-facing towns of Southern Leyte by planting many tree seedlings. Rep...national highway from the boundary of Abuyog, Leyte to Silago, Southern Leyte and to the other...
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Leyte Gulf, Battle of
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
LEYTE GULF, BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF, BATTLE OF (23 – 25 October 1944). As the first step in recapturing the Philippines, a huge American armada descended on Leyte Island in mid-October 1944. The invasion force, Vice Admiral Thomas...
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Leyte Gulf, battle of
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to World War II
Leyte Gulf, battle of, series of naval actions...the Japanese-occupied Filipino island of Leyte (see Philippines campaigns ). It was the...was employed in escorting reinforcements to Leyte, and this later lost two ships to US aircraft...
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Leyte
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Leyte , island (1990 pop. 1,689,756), 2...an important industry. In World War II, Leyte was occupied by the Japanese in early 1942...That landing was followed by the battle of Leyte Gulf (Oct. 23-26, 1944), widely considered...
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Leyte Gulf, Battle for
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military
Leyte Gulf, Battle for a World War II battle between U.S. and Japanese naval...Fleet commanded by Vice Adm. Thomas C. Kinkaid carried out the landings at Leyte , and the 3rd Fleet under Adm. William F. Halsey provided cover. The Japanese...
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Philippines, Liberation of the
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Military History
...x2013;45).The assault on the island of Leyte on 20 October 1944, toward the end of...the Joint Chiefs of Staff authorized the Leyte invasion, and on 3 October they acknowledged...x201D; Convinced that the naval Battle of Leyte Gulf (24–25 October) had...
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