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Arthur Wermuth, the "One-Man Army of Bataan," with one of his Philippine Scouts. (Library of Congress) In 1942, Maj. Arthur Wermuth was crawling through mud to avoid a Japanese patrol marching through the jungle. The invaders had no idea he was there. When they passed, he continued crawling on the jungle floor. His destination was a ridgeline that overlooked the nearby enemy camp. He climbed to the top of the ridge and drew out his Thompson submachine gun. He then let loose on the encampment. The Japanese, now confused and panicking, thought the Americans had slipped into their rear. But it w...

Philippine mines continue unhampered 4 years after Gina’s shutdown order In Benguet, critics are dismayed and wary of environmental degradation and natural disasters. The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines is also waiting for Malacañang to resolve the suspensions and “move mining forward.” BY MARIA ELENA CATAJAN January 31, 2021 | 12:30:00 PM What you need to know about this story: The late DENR Secretary Gina Lopez's closure and suspension orders against 28 mines in 2017 were not imple...

Bucks County Courier Times LANGHORNE — Dr. Augie Adrid, a member of the Rotary Club of Shady Brook, was recently named a Paul Harris Fellow, a prestigious Rotary International honor.  Bob Morris, the chapter’s current president, presented a certificate and pin in recognition of Adrid’s service to the organization and his generous donation to the organization of $1,000 or more in support the Rotary Foundation, Polio Plus, or Rotary-approved foundation grants.  “I am deeply honored to be a member of an organization that sponsors so many worthwhile projects, locally ...

By WYATT OLSON | STARS AND STRIPES Published: January 13, 2021 The Defense Department on Wednesday agreed to analyze remains in a Philippines grave long believed by family members to be those of Alexander “Sandy” Nininger Jr., the first service member awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and its precursors had denied repeated requests by the family to exhume the remains for DNA testing, maintaining that the agency’s documentation could not validate taking that step. “I have directed DPAA to immediately generate the necessary exceptio...

In DoD Reversal, Agency Will Analyze Remains Thought to be WWII's First Medal of Honor Recipient In a reversal of policy long sought by family members, the Defense Department has ordered a set of remains in the Philippines believed to be Alexander "Sandy" Nininger to be exhumed and examined. (U.S. Army) 14 Jan 2021 The Defense Department on Wednesday agreed to analyze remains in a Philippines grave long believed by family members to be those of Alexander "Sandy" Nininger Jr., the first service member awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and its...