Makapili
Philippine pro-Japan militant group in World War II / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Makabayang Katipunan ng mga Pilipino (Patriotic Association of Filipinos), better known as the Makapili, was a militant group formed in the Philippines on December 8, 1944, during World War II to give military aid to the Imperial Japanese Army.[1] The group was meant to be on equal basis with the Japanese Army and its leaders were appointed with ranks that were equal to their Japanese counterparts.[2]
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Makapili | |
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Makabayang Katipunan ng mga Pilipino | |
Leader | Benigno Ramos |
Foundation | December 8, 1944 |
Dissolved | August 15, 1945 |
Country | Second Philippine Republic |
Motives | Support for Japanese occupiers in the Philippines |
Ideology | Filipino nationalism |
Major actions | Murder, torture, collaboration |
Status | Defunct |
Size | 6,000 |
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