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    Digdig (Joson) Nueva Ecija Province | Luzon Philippines
Location
Lat 15° 58' 0N Long 120° 58' 0E  Digdig is located in Nueva Ecija Province on Luzon in the Philippines. Also known as Joson. Connected by Highway 5 southward to Puncan and beyond San Jose and northward to Putlanand beyond Balete Pass.

Wartime History
During December 1941, occupied by the Japanese Army. On January 23, 1945 fighter-bombers hit a bridge at Digdig. On March 2, 1945 the US Army 25th Division, 35th Infantry Regiment advance to Digdig and engage in a brief battle. On March 3, 1945 Digdig is liberated and advance towards Puncan. By March 5, 1945 the roadway between San Jose and Digdig was reopend for traffic.

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May 30, 2025

 

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