Municipality of Ibaan
Batangas
May 7, 1945
The Honorable
The Provincial Governor
Batangas, Batangas
S i r :
This is to report the activities of the Fil-American, Batangas Guerrillas (Ibaan Regt.) under the command of Lt. Col. Sixto M. Guerra.
This regiment, composed of ex-USAFFE men, professionals, and other patriotic citizens of this town, has rendered great and unselfish service to this community. Not only once but many times, the members of this patriotic resistance movement have risked their lives in the encounters with the Japanese soldiers in defense of this town and its civilian population.
This municipality is greatly indebted to this Regiment for saving it from utter destruction in the face of the Japanese threat and maintaining peace and order in this municipality whenever astray Japanese soldiers are around the vicinity of this town.
Last Friday, May 4, 1945, the members of the Regiment had [a] bitter encounter with Japanese soldiers around the barrio of Sto. Niño, Ibaan, Batangas, through their gallant effort, they have killed six Japanese soldiers and have captured one alive.
This Regiment, because of its valuable service, has won for itself an enduring monument in the hearts of the people of this town.
Any help which you could give them in your official capacity will be greatly appreciated by the people of this municipality.
Very respectfully,
(SGD) SANTIAGO G. YABYABIN
Municipal Mayor
Ibaan, Batangas
Municipal Mayor
Ibaan, Batangas
A True Copy:
(SGD) CIPRIANO G. ILUSTRE
Ibaan, Batangas
Ibaan, Batangas
CERTIFIED TRUE COPY:
[Sgd.] MANASES G. REYES
Capt. (Grla) Inf.
Regimental S-1
Actg. Regt’l Comdr.
Capt. (Grla) Inf.
Regimental S-1
Actg. Regt’l Comdr.
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Notes and references:
1 “Ibaan Rgt Fil-Amer Batangas Guerrillas FAIT,” File No. 110-6, downloaded from PVAO.
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