Courage Amidst Chaos: The Untold Story of Exploits, Heroism, and Enduring Legacy of WWII USAFFE Soldier and Panay Guerrilla Major Jose G. Falco 

The book traces the story of Jose G. Falco of Tapaz, Capiz—a soldier, guerrilla leader, and patriot who rose to heroism during World War II. In 1942, he defied surrender in Mindanao, returned to Panay, and joined Lt. Col. Macario Peralta Jr.’s resistance, leading Capiz’s first guerrilla ambush and fought in key battles for the island’s liberation. Beyond his individual account, the book documents information about the defense of Mindanao, the operations of the guerrilla resistance, and the indispensable contributions of civilians to the Philippines’ liberation during the Second World War.