The Cata-al War memorabilia can be found in the town of Valencia, Negros Oriental.
The American – Japanese encounter brought about many pieces of interesting items that proved their existence in the province. The Cata-al War Memorabilia includes among other things, burnt remnants of an American militia uniform, ancient military armament, Japanese and American currency in notes and coins – all left behind by the fleeing as well as the conquering forces who once claimed the land. Perhaps the eeriest of all are the human skulls lining a shelf. They were dug up in the nearby mountains and believed to be casualties of the said war.
The Cata-al War memorabilia is housed in a rambling structure made of stone, owned by Porforio Cata-al himself. Upon reaching the main entrance from a winding driveway, one is promptly drawn to a scruffy military jeep parked conspicuously at a side. A Japanese soldier in uniform sits on the passenger side and stares at you behind dark glasses. It is upon closer inspection that you realize it is only a dummy shaped from a stuffing of cotton and foam. And yet it effectively renders a chilling memory of that war prompting the imagination to run through what-might-have-been scenes.For a very minimal entrance fee, anybody is welcome to browse through. (https://www.dumagueteinfo.com/dumaguete-city/sightseeing-dumaguete-suburbs/cata-al-war-memorabilia-dumaguete/)
The Cata-al World War II Museum is really a good place to conduct field trips or study trips, especially when studying history particularly the World War II and the Japanese invasion in the Philippines. We enjoy watching all the collections and remains from the Japanese. We really learn so much.
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