Unveiling of the Surrender of Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita’s woodcarving.

The woodcarving sculpture is the work of Ifugao resident, a  multi-awarded wood carver Ernesto Dul-ang (middle) who hails from Hingyon, Ifugao, the upland province known for its rice terraces and skilled workers.

In 1945, the Japanese troops led by General Tomoyuki Yamashita were captured in Ifugao. On September 3, Gen. Yamashita formally surrendered here in Baguio City to signify the ending of World War II.

The unveiling ceremony was gracefully led by the guest of honor and speaker H.E. AMBASSADOR MARYKAY CARLSON, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines together with Baguio City Congressman Mark Go, DOT-CAR Regional Director Jovy Ganongan, Baguio Museum Board of Trustees: President – Fred Bagbagen, Ryan Mangusan – Secretary; Kristine Rose Sameon – Treasurer; Nicolas Tabora- Trustee / Ex-Officio; Edna Anton – Trustee; Felipe Puzon – Trustee; Kidlat Tahimik – Trustee / National Artist for Film; and Stella Maria de Guia – Trustee / Executive Director, during the Grand Relaunching of the Rehabilitated Baguio Museum (A project of the US Embassy’s 2017 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation held at Baguio Museum, Gov. Pack Road, Baguio City on September 2, 2022.  Photo by: Mario Oclaman // FNS