Liberation Park

The Liberation Park is located in Barangay Poblacion, Talisay City. It features seven larger-than-life statues that honor Filipino and American soldiers who gave their lives to free Cebu from the Japanese Army. The Battle of the Visayas was fought by U.S. forces and Filipino guerrillas against the Japanese from 18 March – 30 July 1945, in a series of actions officially designated as Operations Victor I and II, and part of the campaign for the liberation of the Philippines during World War II.







“Here comes the Americal Division of the U.S. 8th Army led by Com. Gen. William H. Arnold and Capt. Albert T. Sprague, assisted by the Philippine Guerrilla of the 8th Military District under the leadership of Lt. Col. James M. Cushing, March 26, 1945. The presence is part of the Victor II operation carried out by Gen. Douglas MacArthur to recover the provinces of Cebu, Bohol and Negros. This gave way to the liberation of the City of Cebu, 27 March 1945; and surrender of the Japanese to the province, August 28, 1945. ”

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The Talisay landing on March 26, 1945 was preceded by a naval bombardment of the beaches along Tangke, Talisay to soften up Japanese positions. After an hour, the first Landing Vehicle Tracked or LVTs carrying American soldiers made their way to the shore. However, they had to deal with Japanese mines that were laid along the beaches. These mines delayed landing operations for two hours as the beaches were cleared of these mines.









​ The park is now one of the favorite hangouts of locals. Residents in the area are aware of the significance of the monument in the liberation of Cebu and the country as a whole. Each year, a reenactment of the Talisay landing is held at the site. Representatives of the American and Japanese governments normally join the event. World War 2 veterans are also recognized.
























​The Liberation Park in Talisay City serves as a reminder for us and the future generations of the sacrifices our forefathers to liberate the country from foreign invaders. It also shows the special bond the country has with the United States during one of the dark periods in the history of the Philippines










John Ethan Julve
Grade 8 Integrity