Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
The White Cross
February 15, 2026
1. The White Cross Marker
The White Cross
The 600 decomposing corpses, victims of atrocities during the Second World War, discovered at the dungeons by liberation forces of the United States were buried en-masse under this white marble cross.
Erected by Intramuros Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, World II.
Location. 14° 35.691′ N, 120° 58.181′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It can be reached from Fort Santiago. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Fort Santiago, Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Asia, specifically in Southeast Asia, in the Malay Archipelago, in the Pacific Ocean, in North Pacific, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Baluarte de Santa Barbara (a few steps from this marker);
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February 15, 2026
2. The White Cross Marker
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