Religious Ceremony in Manila -- Held annually to commemorate the naval battles in the Philippines in 1646, the procession of the most Holy Rosary in Manila was this year conducted to celebrate liberation from the Japs. The image in background, fashioned by a priest and a Dutch naval officer in 1603, fashioned by a priest and a Dutch naval officer in 1603,. is regarded as having miraculous powers and is deeply venerated by the people of the Philippines. Above, priests ***** the procession through the grounds of Santa Tomas University. Many of the marchers were internees here during the Jap rule. February 25, 1946. (Photo by U.S. Army Signal Corps Photo).