Ermita in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

In Memory of the Victims of Military Sexual Slavery during the Second World War

Photographed By John Marion M. Capunitan, October 18, 2022

1. In Memory of the Victims of Military Sexual Slavery during the Second World War Marker

Inscription. This historical marker is being offered in memory of the Filipina victims of Japanese Military sexual slavery during the Second World War.

During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines approximately 1,000 women became victims of military sexual slavery by the Japanese imperial army.

All over the country, in these "Comfort Stations" or sites were the institutional and organized rape and abuse of women by the Japanese military were committed.

Through this historical marker. A memorialization of this history of the women victims will be achieved in the hope that this tragedy will never happen again and that henceforth, no generation of Filipino victims will never be memorialized as victims of military sexual slavery.

Unveiled by his Honor Major Jose L. Atienza, Jr. on this 22nd day of April 2003.

Erected 2003 by Lungsod ng Maynila (City of Manila).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is April 2003.

Location. 14° 35.653′ N, 120° 58.729′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Ermita. Marker can be reached from Taft Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1000, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andres Bonifacio (within shouting distance of this marker); Philippine Post Office

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo (about 150 meters away); Manila Metropolitan Theater (about 180 meters away); College of San Juan de Letran (about 180 meters away); Hospital de San Juan de Dios (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Beaterio-Colegio de Santa Catalina (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Chapel of the Franciscan Venerable Third Order (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 5, 2003

2. In Memory of the Victims of Military Sexual Slavery during the Second World War Marker

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 5, 2003

3. In Memory of the Victims of Military Sexual Slavery during the Second World War Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,455 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on February 3, 2013, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on February 6, 2023. 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.