The 1961 memento is a signed photograph from General Douglas MacArthur, gifted to Mayor Eugenio Torrento Sr. during the Panay Landing Memorial event. The photo, with a handwritten dedication, honors the mayor’s bravery in raising the Philippine flag during World War II. Over time, the image suffered damage from light, moisture, and termites, leading to fading, holes, and missing parts. Despite the damage, it holds strong historical, social, and political importance, symbolizing the bond between American and Filipino wartime leaders. The photograph is now preserved in a glass frame and displayed at Bistro Torrento, where it continues to educate visitors ...