Were the japaneseleaders able to win the loyalty and support of the Filipinos in their struggle againts the Americans?

Answer 1

No. They enslaved, killed, imprisoned, and used the Filipino people when they captured their islands. The Filipino people weren't in a struggle against Americans, but worked with the American to rid themselves of the Japanese Imperialism. Young women were forced to service Japanese soldiers and were called "comfort girls." The American army worked to free the Filipino people and fought battles with the Japanese. Hand to hand combat happened in Manilla between American and Japanese armies and men died in beachheads to take back the islands. Watch the film series Victory at Sea to understand the truth about the war in the Pacific.