Life of the filipinos during Japanese period

One of the very few benefits that the Japanese occupation brought to the Philippines was the importance placed on the national language.
Wanting to erase the influence of Americans, the Japanese only allowed Tagalog and Niponggo languages to be use in the country . Tagalog became the language of instruction in schools, while everyone was required to learn Niponggo. The Japanese educational policy was called the ''moral transformation'' or spiritual rejuvenation'' of the filipinos. The Japanese authorities also ordered the opening of vocational schools.

However, this seemingly well-meaning intention of the Japanese invaders was overshadowed by the nightmare of their astrocities. The filipinos feared the kempetai or the Japanese military police. The kempetai gained notoriety for commiting acts of violence against the filipinos. Most  often, they were responsible for the deaths of many innocent filipinos suspected of supporting the guerilla movement. Their abuses ranged from murder,rape,torture,and other inhumane acts.