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Chargé d’Affaires Darryl Johnson Remarks At the Premiere of “The Great Raid”

 

Chargé d’Affaires Darryl Johnson greets Cesar Montano

Chargé Johnson stands with Senator Ramon Magsaysay Jr.

(Above) Chargé d’Affaires Darryl Johnson greets Cesar Montano, one of the stars of the new Miramax film, "The Great Raid." U.S. Embassy Cultural Attaché Bruce Armstrong joins the Chargé in meeting the stars. The Manila premiere of The Great Raid was held last night at Ayala Cinemas in the Greenbelt Shopping Center.

(Left) Chargé Johnson stands with Senator Ramon Magsaysay Jr.

 

 

Cesar Montano, who plays Captain Juan Pajota in the film, stands with his wife, actress Sunshine Cruz.

(Above) Cesar Montano, who plays Captain Juan Pajota in the film, stands with his wife, actress Sunshine Cruz.

(Middle photo) Chargé Johnson greets former Vice President Teofisto Guingona at the premiere.

In his remarks, Chargé Johnson (right lower photo) recalled the bravery and heroism of U.S. and Philippine forces who liberated over 500 American POWs from the notorious Cabanatuan Japanese prison camp.

Chargé Johnson

 

 

Cesar Montano discusses the highlights of the film with (from left to right) Senator Magsaysay Jr., Former Vice President Guingona, and Chargé Johnson.
Cesar Montano discusses the highlights of the film with (from left to right) Senator Magsaysay Jr., Former Vice President Guingona, and Chargé Johnson.

 


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