Makapili (Makabayang Katipunan Ñg Mg̃a Bayani or Alliance of Philippine Patriots) was a militant group formed in the Philippines during World War II to give military aid to Japan.[1] Organised by Benigno Ramos and Artemio Ricarte, they were born out of José P. Laurel's refusal to conscript Filipinos for Japan.[2] The Japanese decreed that the group should be founded in November 1944 when they brought together many of the supporters of the defunct Ganap Party.[3] Like Ganap its main area of support was Metro Manila, although Makapili established chapters across the islands, attracting some support.[4] Makapili members are best remembered by turning in Filipinos to the Japanese through pointing at insurgents with their heads covered with a bayong (Filipino basket).
After the war the group was vilified for its involvement in some Japanese outrages on the islands and individual members faced trials for treason as a result.[5]
A 1951 film of the same name was made starring Justina David.[6]
References[]
- ↑ Supreme Court report
- ↑ Jovito Salonga, 'A tribute to Dr. Jose P. Laurel'
- ↑ William J. Pomeroy, The Philippines: Colonialism, Collaboration, and Resistance, p. 114
- ↑ 'Filipinos Fight for Freedom: 1941-1945'
- ↑ Trial of Makapili member Julio Garcia
- ↑ IMDB listing
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