Editing Northern Samar (section)

===Japanese occupation era===
During [[Pacific War|World War II]], the people of Northern Samar organized a platoon of volunteers supported by voluntary contributions. The contingent became a part of the [[Philippine National Guard]] in Manila. The province also helped the government by purchasing a considerable amount of bonds floated to finance the [[National Commission for Independence]], then organized by [[Manuel L. Quezon]] after a coalition of the [[Nacionalista Party|Nacionalista]] and Democrata parties were formed.