Manila, Feb. 25 -- The city government is honoring World War II (WWII) Filipino and American veterans through the construction of a two-story building.

In an interview on Monday, Department of Public Works and Highways Ilocos Region planning and design division project in-charge Arch. Julius Gazeta said the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Memorial building will be built on a 600-square meter lot at Bonuan Blue Beach here.

The construction will begin next month following the groundbreaking ceremony late Monday afternoon.

"First phase of building will be worth PHP60 million and is expected to be completed within the year up to first quarter next year," Gazeta said.

He added that the building will mostly be a museum featuring exhibits that show t...