tapioca, sweet potato, bananas
Life was just a toy to Japanese during Japanese Occupation they give those POW only some food
The Japanese controlled virtually everything (including any courts) in the Philippines during their occupation of the territory.
they were treated like dogs
No one can prove the event. However, it is noted that Mr Lee was working for the Japanese (Kepemtai) as an interpreter during the years of Japanese occupation.
it was an occupied country
During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines (1942-1945), the Japanese established a military government known as the Japanese-sponsored Second Philippine Republic. This government was led by President Jose P. Laurel under the control and authority of the Japanese military administration.
so that singaporeans will not rebel against them
the chief justice of the country during the Japanese occupation
During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines from 1942 to 1945, traditional Filipino clothing underwent changes influenced by Japanese culture. Filipino women were required to wear a traditional Japanese dress called the "terno" and adopt a more modest style of dressing in line with Japanese customs. The influence of the Japanese kimono can be seen in the sleeves and silhouette of the modified terno worn during this period.
It increased as there were shortage of food and not enough money.
Syonanto, which means 'Light of the South