Capas Death March Monument
This monument is a historical marker of the infamous concentration camp where nearly 30,000
Filipino and American soldiers that participated in the Death March perished in 1942. It depicts the
endurance and heroism of valient soldier - defenders of the freedom and democracy. Located 3
kilometers from the town proper along the highway, the historical marker is easily spotted with its
sky-high emblem.
Camp O'Donnel (Capas)
This former concentration camp, was the site of the ultimate destination of the Infamous
Death March and was subsequently the burial grounds for thousands of Filipino and American
Prisoners of War, during World War II. The camp is 7 km. west of Capas, Tarlac, and it can be
reached by car in 3 1/2 hours from Manila driving northward. From Baguio City, one reaches the
place in 4 hours on a southward direction.
Sto. Domingo Death March Marker
The site where about 60,000 Filipino soldiers cramped like sardines in closed boxcars were unloaded
to start the second phase of the tragic Death March is about 1.5 km. north from Capas town proper.
Even from this "Disembarkation" point, already more than 30,000 of these defenders of democracy
and freedom perished from the inhuman treatment they were subjected to during the trip from
Abucay and Mariveles, Bataan to San Fernando, Pampanga. The survivors started their tortuous
journey from here to Camp O'Donnell.
Camp General Servillano Aquino
Formerly called Camp Ord named after Lt. Col. James B. Ord (who died in the airplane crash in
1938) is now the home of the 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army. To add to historicity of the
place is the Eisenhower tree planted on July 4, 1939 by Lt. Col. Dwight D. Eisenhower, chief of
Staff of Marshall Douglas McArthur, the military adviser of the Philippine Commonwealth. The
Camp is about 20 meters away from the national highway.
Bamban Caves
Built on orders by Major Gen. Tsukada, this "protective installations" probably the most elaborate
and extensive system of cave and tunnel defence of the Japanese, was built in the hope of preventing
the Americans from utilizing the Clark Field Air Center, by delaying actions into the hills to the west
by means of artillery fire and infilteration attacks.
Acocolao (Paniqui)
The old townsite of Paniqui where Ali Mudin, a deposed Muslim Sultan graciously embraced Christianity on April 29, 1750 and assumed the name Don Fernando Ali Mundin I. As the story is told and re-told, a whole day celebration of the solemn affairs was held in his honor, highlighted with the presence of church dignitaries and high government officials from Manila and the towns people who witnessed the ocassion.
Tarlac Provincial Capitol and Maria Cristina Park
An imposing historical landmark in the province is the seat of provincial government, the Capitol
Building. Constructed atop a hill, capitol command a panoramic view of the town of Tarlac and its
surrounding environs. To add grandeur and beauty to the place is the Maria Cristina Park, fittingly
named after a Tarlac beauty queen, Maria Cristina Galang, 1952 Miss Philippines.
Ma. Clara Museum
To the incurable romantic, a visit to the museum in the historic town of Camiling is a must. Several
priceless articles belonging to Leonor Rivera better known as the immortal heroine Ma. Clara are
now in glass cabinets like pieces of embroidered box, jewelry music box and wigs where Rizal's
letters were meticulously kept. Other things on display are ornate pieces of furniture such as chairs
and tables, aparadors, and tocadors used by the tragic heroine.