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The central office of the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) commanded by Lt. Gen. Douglas MacArthur was located at 1 Calle Victoria in Intramuros, the Walled City of Manila. The headquarters of the USAFFE, which was formed to improve the Philippines’ defenses, was established on July 26, 1941. — MARIELLE MEDINA, INQUIRER RESEARCH