Torrijos

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Geographical Address

Province
Public Address
Torrijos, Marinduque
Postal Code
4903
latitude
13.33
longitude
122.02
Area
178.92 km2
Founded
1880
Division
Luzon
Region
IV-B

On September 13, 1900, during the Philippine-American War an engagement in Torrijos pitted the forces of Philippine Revolutionary Army Colonel Maximo Abad against the Americans led by Captain Devereux Shields. Abad's men defeated the American force, it was one of the worst defeats suffered by the Americans during the war. This was known as the Battle of Pulang Lupa which took place in Torrijos. A monument now stands on the mountain where the battle took place, known as Pulang Lupa or "Red Mountain" due to the red soil.

In 1942, the Japanese occupied the town of Torrijos, Marinduque.

In 1945, in the Battle of Marinduque, American and Filipino troops fought in and around the town of Torrijos and Marinduque against the Japanese soldiers during World War II.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torrijos,_Marinduque

 

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