USA National Team visits Manila American Cemetery // OFF COURT

The #USABMNT was joined by U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson and USA Basketball chairman Ret. General Martin E. Dempsey at the Manila American Cemetery to honor those who served & were lost during World War II.

[@lemnikim7388]

More power to US and Philippine alliance!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭💪💪💪

[@thanatosGAMINGtv]

More power 😂😂😂

[@DeyliLayf]

Lol😂😂😂😂

[@hcir5341]

Lol

[@reny9405]

The Manila American Cemetery is one of the most beautiful cemetery alongside Arlington. The fallen American and Philippine soldiers buried here is a living testament of the enduring friendship and the legacy of US to the Philippines ensuring that freedom will never be denied to anyone who fights for it.

[@jmgonzales7701]

Yeah i have been there like 3x. It was the first time i saw jews buried there. Some americans who are buried there were jews.

[@sojecabajug4627]

Very well said...

[@isheysantiago5767]

Sad to say the dictator ferdinand marcos buried there.

[@dodongsmith9779]

@@isheysantiago5767 No, he was buried in a place called Libingan ng mga Bayani. Their version of a National Cemetary.

[@mel124177]

@@isheysantiago5767 lol ignoramus.

[@andrewestbrook4473]

I visited the Island of Corregidor twice. It is located in Manila Bay. The stories of heroism and sacrifice under fire relayed by the tour guide were incredible. The medics working in blood in the Malinta tunnel and a US paratrooper dying for every metre of ground stand out in my memory. Thank you for remembering the fallen. Love from UK 🇬🇧

[@user-qu6jz9iv9k]

It is actually located in the Spratly's West Philippine Sea BGC

[@dodyfriday7986]

​@@user-qu6jz9iv9kdude its just a few kilometers from bataan and is located at the mouth of manila bay, pls check you map

[@danielito3766]

I want to visit there❤

[@andrewestbrook4473]

Spratly Islands are much further out than Corregidor Island; which gets its name from the Spanish era, when ships were stopped at Corregidor outside Manila to pay customs duty.

[@edmhie1]

@@user-qu6jz9iv9k Whatt????

[@cavaleer]

This is most excellent. Because we do an atrocious job of educating ourselves about ourselves most Americans have no idea how pivotal and deadly the Philippines was in WWI. Great that these young men are seeing it in a most personal way.

[@rayraygonzales9359]

Correction, it was WW2

[@williamtumibay5021]

It is american soldiers died during WW2

[@gtopg1425]

You are talking about the invasion of america in the Phils.

[@holocaustschutz]

​@gtopg1425 world war 2 was not an invasion. It was liberation of the PHL from Japanese rule

[@gtopg1425]

@@holocaustschutz no you dont know philippine history, the americans came here after the spanish and try to takeover the spanish rule, did you hear about the filipino american war? Emilio Aguinaldo was the president after spain left and the americans then entered the phils., he was the first president after the spanish left.

[@josephramos3140]

Philippines and The United States Of America are one in blood and heart we fight with honor and dignity till the very end. thank you to y'all sacrifices and serving their respective beloved country. long live Philippines and The US,🇵🇭💪🇺🇸🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥💯

[@rsad2857]

That’s classy!! Pure gratitude and appreciation of our greatest generation’s ultimate sacrifice. Take note US Women Soccer Team!

[@joshi6898]

Soon there will be American cemetery in Ukraine much bigger than this one. Slava Ukraine!

[@jackschluckbier7051]

I love this. I’m a great nephew of a US soldier from the 96th Division that participated in the Battle of Leyte when General McArthur returned to the Philippines. He went on to survive countless incursions and battles with the Japanese there. He unfortunately lost his life when they were reassigned to invade Okinawa later the next year.

[@banshee1133]

It's amazing that you know your family's own history

[@cyriledward4493]

My late dad fought side by side with your boys in Corregidor until its fall. He endured the infamous " Death March" from Corregidor to Camp O'Donnel in Capas, Tarlac with shrapnel wounds to his face and back. Never talked about it but he best summed up his ordeal this way: "Hell is here on earth"... 93 yrs old when he passed away, I couldn't think of anyone else with that much grit and courage in the face of suffering and death.

[@kisslynpacot35]

Thank you so much for heroism and sacrifices from your late soldiers family members ..They fight on bravery for our country Philippines.🇵🇭 Much respect..♥️♥️♥️🫡Thank you so much from my bottom of my heart..I'm a Filipino..

[@cyriledward4493]

They are the truest of patriots.Thanks for your appreciation.@@kisslynpacot35

[@soldierboyUSA26]

Thank you to all our brave warriors, both Americans & Filipinos who gave their lives for the freedoms both nation today enjoys. MABUHAY to their BRAVERY GALLANTRY & LOVE OF COUNTRY. ❤🇵🇭🇺🇲❤️🙏

[@TheDebcb52]

I am proud to be an American. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@OZYMANDI4S]

The Philippines and the US have always got a long and amazing history. The 2 countries pretty much done it all together, from fighting each other to fighting together. True allies.

[@rmego8457]

I admire the USA team for its effort to visit Manila American cemetery. There's another cemetery in Clark City Pampanga ❤🇺🇸🇵🇭

[@Ramfadora]

It makes me happy and emotional at the same time. Filipinos and American have always had a good relationship even up to these days. Keep safe Team USA❤

[@vicparmi1939]

but not during duterte time.

[@Ramfadora]

@@vicparmi1939 ❤️❤️❤️

[@rexportes4298]

good relationship? kaya pala hirap kunuha ng visa haha

[@Ramfadora]

@@rexportes4298 alam mo ba ang dahilan? No.1 pilipinas maraming TNT . NAKAKALOK ka.

[@joncube714]

If we have a good relationship with them, why is it so difficult to get a visa even if you have all the necessary requirements while they can come here visa on arrival? Yeah, good relationship it is. :P

[@bobbyalexanderdatingaling]

I've been here once. This is that one place in the Philippines that feels most American to me. It's not a touristy spot and I don't think a lot of Filipinos even know this place. Hence it's hardly crowded. The grass is maintained by some fancy sprinkler system of some sort, as that type of grass will not grow naturally on Philippine's hot weather. The maintenance budget of this place is paid for by US taxpayers, if I remember it right. It's posted on some wall in the cemetery. I moved to the US in 2018. I now live in a suburb area where lawns like this one are common. Then, I easily get to remember that cemetery.

[@liamjay6181]

I’m proud to be Filipino by blood and I am also proud to be an American 👏🏼

[@KnH07]

You're American. There isn't a blood type that is Filipino. Maybe you can say "an Ameeican with Filipino heritage". Unless of course if you're a dual pasdport holder that you can claim both an Ameeican and a Filipino.

[@ronnienestor]

My huge respect to this Team USA. This is really memorable and will be remembered by Filipinos.

[@francisbackmask3472]

Salute to those Heroes, thanks USA Basketball team for visiting the Sacred Place

[@genesiscruz2000]

I've been there a few times and it's one of most beautiful places in Manila. Beautiful trees and bermuda grass , peaceful and quiet. Perfect tribute to these heroes of WW2.

[@TheJoseph0012]

If I'm not mistaken, in early 1900s, it was part of a larger U.S Military Reservation in Metro Manila known as Fort William Mckinley (what is now the Bonifacio Global City).

[@kilometer6712]

​@@TheJoseph0012 BGC former name is Philippines military Camp Bonifacio our hero Andres Bonifacio young general who fought Spaniards yeah i know history 😂

[@bernelstapleton5068]

Theis entire staff and team is a class act of country above self on and off the Basketball court.They have earn my Respect.❤

[@vonnbarretto1221]

It's great that they visited America's heroes who fought for their country, that's why Filipinos love America's because that is the symbol of loyalty to each other and if you look, almost every street in Manila is named by american surnames.

[@incognitoone]

Filipinos love America? huwag mong lahatin!

[@ronaldrainier]

AWESOME! This Rendition of Team USA Remembering The Fallen.

[@jtgan7202]

Kudos to USA team..love of country and fallen soldiers..

[@JabezMadFlavor]

USA and Philippines are just like brothers, fought each other and became allies.

[@incognitoone]

yes, well, "little" brown brothers.

[@markalanjacobson]

I swear Eric Spoelstra looks as young as the players. Unreal.

[@kisslynpacot35]

He is half Filipino..

[@jmgonzales7701]

​@@brownshuffleri doubt that has anything to do with it.

[@Kitkat-wu3ow]

I love this. It's amazing to see their interest and gratitude for this history. It's also amazing to think that many of these fallen soldiers were either the same age or younger than these basketball players. And for them to know that the US and Philippines has had and will always have a deep connection. Please teach them whats going on in the south china sea. It's important not only to the Philippines but to the neighboring countries if not the world.

[@sunyue5076]

Thats a beautiful cemetery look at the landscape 💗

[@danielito3766]

Solid friendship between USA and The PHILIPPINES

[@lynnlaquiores4805]

Kudos to team USA most especially the United States of America❤❤❤

[@ronz45]

Heroes are always remembered. They offered ultimate sacrifice for their country and friends as well. Salute to you the immortals 🙏 🫡 🇵🇭 🇺🇸 ❤

[@nightwing4065]

This is very profound. I live near that area. It's so surreal seeing the entire US Basketball visiting & paying respect. God Bless and much love. 💯❤🙏

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

This is awesome, regardless of the outcome because it’s only a game. This right here shows character and growth as a human being and an American.

[@whoisperfect_no1.381]

Very Good USA Team..the Souls of the Heroes will be rooting for you come:2023 Fiba Finals. Congrats in advance Champs!

[@letsgotagalog3748]

Welcome to Manila! 🇵🇭🇺🇸💪🏻

[@VicBueno]

Welcome to the Philippines, Team USA!! I will be watching your game on Sept 10. Enjoy our stay here. All the best Team USA!!

[@quenchtv5436]

Im glad they never forget these hero soldiers 👏

[@jamesdavis8731]

I wish every Filipino, that supports Russia and China, would realize that America is your true friend. I am happy to see the American team gain some knowledge about the sacrifice American's made to liberate the Philippines and how Filipinos fought with heroism to reclaim their country from Japanese invaders. America and the Philippines make one helluva good partnership - I just wish more Filipinos and more American's understood this.

[@yunnayun9367]

they support because on Obama time bully Duterte

[@yunnayun9367]

it's mistake by president Obama did you not know what Obama said on Duterte? I don't like Duterte and he not support the anti drug of war of Duterte that mostly criminals are Chinese

[@Dame-Dame-Dame]

Even if America is out of the picture, Filipinos shouldn't support China in any way. We do promote love for Chinese and Russian though, but we don't love what thier government is doing.

[@PsyphaX09]

Majority of us Filipinos are pro-US.

[@larryjones4760]

Those filipinos who support china and russia are corrupted politicians we don't claimed them as one of us.

[@jamesreid2880]

There already gone but the memories and honors,hardship lives on.dedication of honoring their lives is beyond compared for what we are now,we always cherish and all respect thank you so much. American and philppines has a diplomatic ties that bonds over century..thank you for the brave heroes men and women.peace to the world...

[@s.t.santos5928]

That's a must-see for all Americans visiting the Philippines.

[@scalemodeltutor9841]

Almost neglected, I want to come and visit this place one day

[@PsyphaX09]

The cemetery, neglected? It's probably the best kept cemetery here in the Philippines.

[@mpotane]

@@PsyphaX09 could mean not given much attention by Americans today

[@scalemodeltutor9841]

@@PsyphaX09 I was referring to the heroes, not the cemetery., it’s obviously well kept as seen in the video.

[@PsyphaX09]

@@scalemodeltutor9841 Haha..

[@alanneri8043]

This American Cemetery in the Philippines & the one in Normandy are the most well kept American Cemetery outside the U.S. I have seen the American Cemetery located in Thailand & it looks neglected. It wasn’t a big cemetery, but there were no green grass or anything.

[@kingunda5013]

Basketball was first introduced to Filipinos by American soldiers during WWII. And that is why the Philippines had a headstart in basketball and became an early basketball power in Asia, and even in the world, placing THIRD in the 1954 World Cup, the best finish ever by an Asian team in the history of this tournament. The US and the Philippines have so much history together between them.

[@adr916sac]

Thanks for sharing

[@d.l.c7456]

You forgot the bloody ones.

[@marcnacianceno154]

I hate to rain in your parade Basketball was introduced in the Philippines way back during the American Colonial period. As you can see from Wikipedia" Basketball was introduced in the Philippines during the American colonial period with the first American teachers teaching the sport along with baseball through the YMCA and the school system.[1] Basketball was first introduced to the Philippine public school system by the Americans as a women's sport in 1910 and was played in Interscholastic meets from 1911 until 1913." But during my Dad's time, Baseball was the number 1 sport in the Philippines. Even Babe Ruth visited the Philippines during the 30s to play some exhibition games.

[@kingunda5013]

@@d.l.c7456 You mean the Philippine-American War that followed after the Treaty of Paris ceded us from Spain to America. The Americans brutalized the Filipinos during this period that lead to the uprising of the Huk. I know the history but this is not exactly the video to make comments about that thats why I didnt bring it up.

[@kingunda5013]

@@marcnacianceno154 That's not what was said by those interviewed in a recent documentary leading to this year's world cup about the history of basketball in the Philippines.

[@ogbaar3285]

🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭 brothers for life

[@di942842]

Both my grandfathers served in WWII. They were with the USAFFE. My dad's dad died early in the war. My mom's dad would spend the last years of his life with Parkinson's and war shock. He believed that in every dark corner, a Japanese enemy was hiding. He locked himself in the house when we would go out and would not let us in until he would see our mom. War is horrible. May it not visit our lands again.

[@carlodivinagracia7432]

Remembering the time when Filipinos & Americans fought together in the same foxholes, food rations, & scarcity of ammunition.

[@lizdgb7570]

Very heartwarming tribute to the fallen heroes.

[@erikmichael3493]

These thousands of brave soldiers from the US and Philippines military died for our freedom. Please take time to appreciate their sacrifices. God bless the US and the Philippines.

[@user-wl3xu7sg3c]

Very touching

[@mariomovillon1613]

Way to go Team USA!

[@jamesmichaelwalker683]

I. That's great! I really love this initiative ! II. It brings out a sense of Service, Humility, Sacrifice, Exceptionalism, Compassion and Generosity of America and Americans. III. It reveals to all that Freedom is not Free! Freedom has a price. Today, our players are free to play and participate to this beautiful events. To make a sport, people need to be free. Then, while playing, we also need to have in mind the sacrifice of those who did help to be free. IV. Yes! this initiative brings awareness about the concept of SPORT DIPLOMACY. Yes! there's no need to put enough pressure on the shoulder of our players. Yes! they need to have fun while playing. However, they need to know that they represent the MOST POWERFUL NATION ON EARTH WHERE GOD IS NOT ASHAMED TO BE CALLED GOD! This belief will always provide to them the additional resource they might need after giving everything they've in their body. Keep going Team USA!

[@jetherkish]

Thesis Defended.😁

[@Khandiments]

they r so sweet n i lov their camaraderie

[@cjgatmaitan5924]

Love from Philippines!

[@amihan99]

Battle of Bataan, battle of corregidor, death March in the Philippines. Many Americans and Filipinos died fighting together in WW2.

[@romeobulalaquelee]

Very patriotic. Admirable use of the USA Team's rest day in the FIBA World Cup, at least a fraction of it. 😀

[@laksoysoy]

Probably less than 2hrs tour.

[@nono-qe2yq]

@@laksoysoy what are they supposed to do? Camp there overnight?

[@elyasessa5118]

That's why ,,why america treat Philippines not only an Allie but a brother ,,a family....❤❤❤

[@jerryd9124]

Team USA tsibog kayo sa BGC ng lechon, lumpia, Pancit, adobo, and sinigang. Charap charap yan! Sure ball magugustuhan ninyo. Team USA please go to BGC and eat delicious Filipino foods. You’re gonna love it.

[@jeffmyers4979]

My Aunt was filipino. She married my Moms brother when he was in the service in the 50’s. Both of their kids ended up in the US service and are both very successful

[@JazzRamz]

Love from the Philippines!

[@edgardtorres6162]

God bless America 🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹♥️♥️♥️🏀🏀🏀🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@sfv6]

A sacred place❤

[@moonlight0526]

The Philippines is a highly americanized Country.. its like the same as hawaii or guam.

[@user-qu6jz9iv9k]

Maybe you forgot that it was the 52nd States of the United States next to Alaska and old colony Puerto Rico

[@Batang_gapo]

Long standing brotherhood in uniforms..US & PH are brothers for life

[@d.l.c7456]

Yeah, a Very CONDITIONAL 'brotherhood'.

[@Flaboy386]

True Brothers. 💪💪💪

[@kawaiipotatoes7888]

you mean master and dog

[@NoVisionGuy]

@@kawaiipotatoes7888 ok now go to sleep Chinese dog

[@copeee835]

​@@kawaiipotatoes7888well that includes you then if you look at it that way

[@jeanfrancisco610]

Long Lived Brother❤

[@xmz6040]

Much LOVE❤❤❤

[@roytejero9448]

THANK YOU USA TEAM🙏👍

[@liberty2four2]

Trivia: The current AFP Chief Of Staff, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr is half Filipino and half American. His grandfather is Private Lisbon Brawner who served in the U.S. Army during the Philippine American War in the early 1900s

[@thejaxxxonproject5103]

Mabuhay AND Long Live UNITED STATES OF AMERICA... ❤❤❤

[@sinergyflux8639]

This is why I will never deface or disrespect teh flag. Many have fallen defending this flag for teh country.

[@DCdc-rn8sz]

USA Basketball---awesome....

[@justinegarcia2273]

🇵🇭🤝🇺🇸 let's go bro Philippines and the usa 🏀🏀

[@pinoypride3837]

We Filipinos are the future majority of America. America belongs to the Philippines!

[@dakogitlog]

God Bless America...

[@besanamateojrd.376]

More Power USA, Philippines always is in your Side💙💚💓🙏

[@johnpaulrecto3667]

Remembering those fallen heroes!

[@andrewkolodziej3471]

Go Team USA!!!

[@p51wildfyre]

USA N A T I O N A L TEAM!!! Patriotism!!!!! Playing in FIBA, sacrificing their time, profits, effort, and health for America!!!

[@JKtims]

Most people dont know that in every war that the US fought, Philippines was with them side by side. WW2, vietnam, iraq, afghanistan, korea etc. Even for a 3rd world country, PH was a helping hand.

[@larryjones4760]

It was part of defense treaty after ww2

[@JKtims]

@@larryjones4760 the clause only covers an armed attack on both US and PH territory on private/military vehicles and installations whether on land, water or air.

[@evaternal]

this is awesome

[@SpyderDynamics]

it only shows that you can always trust filipinos in whatever generations you have .we have your back-pinoys

[@repapipz2825]

wish yu could also visit the McArthur sites around Philippines🤙

[@enecitasofocado9273]

God bless all

[@MisuTee]

I was at BGC yesterday I passed there shucks i didnt get to see them

[@gabrielwhite8150]

⚓️Hoo-Yah! 🏀Team 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸Basketball 🏀

[@ChinaPower1]

Thank you US

[@pv2639]

The best looking cemetery in the entire country, and not a single body buried there. With a simple twist of fate, that name written there could have been you.

[@ruelvitor6729]

The US and Philippine alliance is molded in blood, for those who are fallen and their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

[@jaymanojo7161]

Two Great Nations US-PH alliance❤💪

[@ravenreyes6676]

❤❤❤

[@francisnguyen6349]

More power 🔋 💪 🙌 ✨ 🙏 💖 for Team USA 🇺🇸 💪 🙌 😀 👏 👍 Men's Basketball 🏀 😀 😄 👏 🙌 💪 Team.

[@RaneeLopez-vz1js]

It doesn't matter who is the true allies & enemy of our country Philippines right now . I don't want to bring back the past because that was a long time ago & it happens already . The important is today , tomorrow & till the end . I don't care about the past the countries we adopted when they came here . Like Russian & Vietnam . What we need right now is peace on earth . We don't like enemies . Like what our President said b4 . Friends to all , enemies to none . The only reason why we get mad in China because they claim our territories which belong to us . We Filipinos are hoping so much that nations to nations have a better communications , better understanding , peace & love each everyone of us . We live in the same world & this our home . Some reasons why every nation fighting each other because of pride , greed & power . But if we put in mind we are the one who destroy the world . Let's love each other, understand each other . This is the only thing that God wants us to do . Trust in God & in Jesus Christ is the only way to save our world . All things on earth is nothing even if you are the most powerful person on earth . Time will come , people will nail & ask forgiveness to the true King . 🇵🇭☀️⭐⭐⭐🙏❤️

[@mauricioroberto9025]

You cannot discount the enormous sacrifices of the pilipinos and Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice during ww2

[@pakundo123]

Ahh I love team usa I hope you can take me there back with you love love love

[@etrnlygr8tful]

They should have gone to Corregidor too....and maybe do the Bataan Death March

[@patestrella7131]

Freedom country🤗.

[@user-vy2co6kk1x]

Boa tarde congrats vai amén bom trabalho

[@Manangdi22]

Filipinos and Americans strong bond came from fighting side by side in WW2.

[@ChingZu]

And now USA loves Japan so much 😅

[@virgiliobatas3395]

Wow

[@iamskywalker23]

Our oldest and perhaps longest standing ally.. The United States of America.Though Philippines should not be in WW2 but because of being a colony of USA that time then that war is inevitable for us.Hoping this alliance will keep on getting stronger.

[@calvin.velascoYT]

We lost a million men during WW2 and the US has sort of forgotten, that, we(Filipinos)ones are part of your Armed Forces. ---Former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

[@nizon8800]

It's fake news

[@ronelynkiwas2916]

Phil ❤ USA

[@jaysecond42]

Always remember my hometown Manila devastated on the last verge of Japan, but US and PH stand their grounds to the their last breath.

[@Nold268]

more power us ❤❤❤

[@RampartPh]

if i'm not mistaken it's the biggest american military cemetery outside of the usa